Wednesday, 09 Sep 2020 08:19 PM MYTJohor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay inspecting the seized equipment after he led a special operation in busting a Macau scam syndicate in Kluang, Johor earlier today. — Picture courtesy of the Johor police
Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay led the raid that involved the state Criminal Investigations Department and Commercial Criminal Investigations Department .Ayob Khan said information gathered showed that the syndicate has been operating for nearly two months in Kluang and was previously active in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru.“Out of the 43 suspects arrested, 39 consisted of male Chinese nationals, two female Chinese nationals and two locals.
The syndicate occupied the 10th to 14th floors at the hotel that was found to be owned by a Chinese natinoal and a US citizen. “The Johor police will track down the remainder of the syndicate members who are still operating the scheme.