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Myanmar authorities have arrested 13 people in connection with gold shop robberies in Mandalay, recovering jewellery, cash and weapons. Three suspects are linked to two separate incidents.
Former deputy Inspector-General Tan Sri Ayob Khan reflects on the 'Gang Nicky' investigation as one of Bukit Aman's most significant cases, revealing the scale and complexity of the landmark inquiry.
Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia announced the arrest of Ramon Angel, alias 'El R1,' a high-ranking operative within the Jalisco New Generation Cartel linked to the November 2025 assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo in Michoacan state.
Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has arrested a suspected pangolin trafficker in Central Java linked to an international smuggling network, as authorities intensify efforts to dismantle organised wildlife crime operations.
Myanmar has passed legislation authorising capital punishment for those who force victims into cyber-fraud operations, marking a dramatic escalation in penalties for an industry that has become endemic in the conflict-ravaged nation.
Thai authorities have dismantled an alleged underground operation at a Nonthaburi luxury hotel, arresting multiple suspects and seizing drugs, gambling equipment and cash in a coordinated crackdown.
Malaysian police have documented 180 citizens arrested overseas for drug mule activities since 2024, primarily ensnared by fraudulent job offers promising substantial income and minimal effort.
Eleven individuals suspected of membership in the Vinod Gang, a criminal organisation responsible for violent crimes across Selangor, are set to appear in court to face charges related to their alleged activities.
Eleven men faced charges in Sepang Sessions Court for alleged membership in the Vinod Gang, marking a significant law enforcement operation against an organised crime network operating in Malaysia.
Parti Keadilan Rakyat has officially denied that businessman Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee holds membership in the party, after a photograph sparked online speculation about his affiliation with the opposition coalition.
Authorities have arrested 12 Malaysian police officers, including senior-ranking officials, over allegations of extorting approximately RM2 million from a Chinese national through an organized criminal operation.
Two Singapore doctors and a woman are on trial for allegedly organizing a drug consumption gathering at a hotel, an offence carrying up to 20 years imprisonment and caning. They claim the event was spontaneous.
Malaysian police have dismantled a sophisticated online romance scam operation centred in Alor Star that systematically targeted vulnerable Japanese nationals. Seven Chinese nationals were arrested during a raid on an industrial park facility.
Eleven suspected members of the 'Geng Vinod' criminal group will face court proceedings. Their arrests late last month allegedly resolved 21 gang-related robbery incidents across Selangor.
Ho Chi Minh City police have dismantled a significant drug-laced vape network, arresting 49 people including four foreigners. Authorities seized 1,670 vape pods containing etomidate, a controlled anaesthetic substance, along with ketamine and methamphetamine.
The FBI and Cambodia have committed to intensified collaboration against online fraud operations, as a UN report warns of escalating cybercrime losses across Southeast Asia reaching nearly $114 billion annually.
A man rescued from kidnappers demanding RM7 million ransom has been arrested under preventive detention measures after investigators discovered links to a drug trafficking syndicate.
Johor Baru police conducted Saturday raids yielding the seizure of 60.78kg of methamphetamine valued at RM3.04 million, with eight arrests including a young school dropout employed as a transporter in what appears to be an organised trafficking network.
Malaysian authorities have identified links between a 23-year-old national arrested in Sri Lanka with cocaine valued at RM1.1 million and an organised international trafficking syndicate, raising concerns about the region's drug routes.
Police in Kuantan have dismantled a sophisticated call centre fraud operation targeting American victims, arresting 16 suspects including 14 foreigners in a significant cross-border cybercrime crackdown.
Malaysian police have dismantled six separate drug trafficking schemes at KLIA, confiscating cannabis buds valued at RM19.82 million intended for European markets. Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the operation.
Malaysian police have arrested 16 suspects, including eight women, in Kuantan as part of a crackdown on an international online scam network targeting American citizens. The operation represents a significant breakthrough in combating cybercrime.
Indonesian authorities have arrested a 34-year-old Singaporean man following a raid on a Jakarta residence used to manufacture etomidate vapes. Police seized thousands of drug cartridges and laboratory equipment from the operation.
Malaysian police successfully rescued a kidnapped man within 48 hours and arrested six suspects involved in a ransom-for-kidnap plot demanding RM7 million, marking a rapid response to organised crime.
Vietnam has charged four people—three jewellery shop owners and a gem certifier—in a widening investigation into an international diamond smuggling operation allegedly run from Hong Kong by Indian nationals.
A jailed member of the notorious 'Geng Upik' organised crime syndicate faces nine money laundering charges involving over RM800,000 in Kota Kinabalu's Sessions Court.
An Indian national faces trial in Ho Chi Minh City this month on charges of smuggling 1,477 diamonds into Vietnam across five trips. The case also involves bribery and fraud allegations against multiple co-defendants.
Police have arrested 19 people after successfully breaking up the 'Geng Karim' criminal network in what authorities describe as a significant law enforcement achievement targeting organised crime.
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A married couple accused of links to illegal moneylending activities have pleaded not guilty to three charges related to petrol bomb attacks in Ipoh, with the court granting bail pending trial.
Thai authorities have arrested a hospital records officer and district official accused of orchestrating a scheme that used fake Thai fathers to help Chinese nationals' children obtain Thai citizenship, uncovering 164 suspicious cases.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 33 people, including law enforcement and government workers, suspected of operating a criminal network targeting foreign nationals. The operation signals a major crackdown on official misconduct.
Singapore authorities arrested 17 people across multiple locations in a coordinated crackdown on illegal remote gambling operations, recovering more than S$720,000 in cash and electronic devices.
Police have dismantled a major drug trafficking operation in Perlis, arresting three people and seizing liquid drugs valued at RM34.31 million in raids at Padang Besar.
Vietnamese authorities have dismantled two large-scale illegal betting networks linked to the World Cup 2026, resulting in 85 arrests and seizures totalling US$133 million in transactions since October 2025.
Thai narcotics officials are investigating a transnational drug smuggling ring after a flight attendant was detained with 900 grammes of heroin at Melbourne Airport. Authorities believe she may be a victim of scammers exploiting airline staff.
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Pahang police have arrested a couple believed to be operating as drug couriers serving networks across Malaysia's East Coast, seizing narcotics valued at more than RM728,000 during the operation.
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Malaysian police have arrested seven suspects, including the alleged ringleader, over an organised lorry theft operation linked to losses exceeding RM1.23 million. The syndicate targeted bonded commercial vehicles through a sophisticated theft-to-order scheme.
Malaysia's Home Ministry has flagged foreign begging activities as potentially organised crime, revealing 5,411 foreign detainees in immigration sweeps since January, with 42 involved in begging offences.
The Kuala Lumpur Royal Malaysian Customs Department has shut down two major smuggling operations, confiscating RM2.57 million in uncustomed goods including illicit whisky and duty-unpaid tobacco products during operations in May.
German customs authorities apprehended a 22-year-old passenger at Berlin Airport in early June after discovering 16 kilograms of ketamine concealed in his suitcase. The seizure has triggered investigations into possible organised crime connections.
Authorities in Johor Baru arrested three foreigners and uncovered nearly RM770,000 in contraband cigarettes during a raid on a residential address in Taman Daya as part of intensified enforcement action.
Police in Bentong have arrested a Thai national and her Malaysian partner in a significant narcotics operation, discovering drugs worth approximately RM728,000 during the raid in Genting Permai.
Indonesian prosecutors have called for sentences of up to 10 years for members of a baby trafficking syndicate accused of selling at least 34 infants, with dozens sent to Singapore. The case involves 19 defendants and represents one of Southeast Asia's largest trafficking operations.
A Thai court has sentenced a mother to seven and a half years imprisonment after she trafficked her 12-year-old daughter to a Tokyo massage parlor where the child was sexually exploited. The woman was arrested in Taiwan and repatriated to Thailand.
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Penang authorities have dismantled two illegal call centres running World Cup betting syndicates, resulting in nine arrests across Gelugor and Butterworth operations.
Authorities in Johor have arrested a married couple and seized drugs worth RM3.59 million in Kulai, dismantling what police describe as an active narcotics syndicate operating in the state.
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Malaysia's Customs Department has dismantled a major smuggling operation at KLIA Free Trade Zone, seizing 72 sophisticated AI servers valued at RM52.9 million. The case is being investigated under the Strategic Trade Act.
Thai police have dismantled a significant drug trafficking operation in Narathiwat province, arresting 233 suspected syndicate members and seizing RM1.2 million in contraband. The crackdown reveals connections between Thai and Malaysian organised crime networks.
Malaysian police have disrupted a major drug trafficking network through coordinated raids in Cheras, seizing narcotics valued at RM135.63 million and detaining seven suspects. The operation appears to target a supply chain destined for domestic distribution.
Malaysian police have arrested 291 suspects including a gang leader claiming a 'Datuk' title in a coordinated crackdown that netted RM6.26 million in drugs and related assets, dismantling a significant trafficking network operating across multiple states.
The General Operations Force has arrested nine people, predominantly foreign nationals, following a coordinated raid on a Felda plantation. Authorities confiscated RM3.75 million in assets and substantial quantities of bauxite ore.
A 30-year-old Malaysian has been sentenced to 16 months' jail for joining a Cambodian scam syndicate that targeted Singaporeans. Yip Chee Ming lasted just three days in the role before being fired for failing to defraud anyone.
Law enforcement arrested two individuals in Marang, Terengganu in connection with unauthorised silica sand trafficking. Officials recovered machinery estimated at RM1.8 million, signalling intensified action against resource smuggling.
A private university student faced court proceedings in Jitra after authorities discovered approximately 14.63 kilogrammes of cannabis buds valued at RM1.17 million at a major northern border checkpoint.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a significant cannabis trafficking network operating through Kuala Lumpur International Airport, confiscating 650kg of contraband and arresting 38 individuals including foreign nationals across an ongoing investigation.
Police in Penang have arrested 12 individuals and recovered almost RM9,000 in a coordinated operation targeting illegal online betting networks operating during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
Penang police have arrested a couple and seized nearly RM10 million worth of drugs following a raid on a condominium in Butterworth, disrupting what authorities say was an established drug manufacturing and supply operation.
Perak police have arrested three suspects, including two Chinese citizens, on suspicion of supplying communication equipment to criminal networks operating online scams across the region.
Tokyo police have arrested Hu Shi, a senior executive of the Cambodia-based Prince Holding Group, alongside two accomplices for allegedly filing fraudulent change-of-address notifications. The syndicate is sanctioned by the US and Britain as one of Asia's largest criminal networks.
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Australian Federal Police discovered 2.7 tonnes of cocaine buried in underground bunkers near Sydney on Friday, marking the nation's largest drug seizure. Two men were arrested, and authorities link the haul to an organised crime group.
A Malaysian consumer advocacy group has revealed that more than 100 individuals have suffered property losses exceeding RM50 million over five years in an alleged scam linking loan sharks, legal professionals, and government employees.
Malaysian police have arrested 349 individuals during a four-day integrated operation across Selangor, including five persons wanted under security legislation. The sweep targeted organised crime networks and fugitives.
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Terengganu police have arrested two brothers suspected of operating a large-scale drug distribution network from their residence in Kampung Duyong Besar, with authorities recovering RM1.76 million worth of cannabis and several high-end vehicles.
Authorities in Kuala Terengganu have arrested two brothers suspected of converting their home in Kampung Duyong Besar into a significant drug storage hub, with police seizing narcotics valued at RM1.76 million during the operation.
Police have arrested one suspect in connection with a Kelantan kidnapping where two men were allegedly taken as collateral on June 6 and transported to Thailand through unauthorised border crossings. A second suspect remains at large.
Hong Kong police have arrested seven people in connection with a HK$7 million gold heist at the airport where a courier was stabbed during the attack. Some suspects have triad backgrounds.
The General Operations Force detained four men and a woman during a raid on an illegal sawmill in Gua Musang, Kelantan. Nearly RM1.7 million worth of materials and equipment were seized at the site.
Indonesian police arrested a Singaporean man in Medan for allegedly masterminding an illegal vape manufacturing operation worth over half a million dollars, using collectible doll branding to distribute products across North Sumatra.
Kuala Lumpur police conducted a successful raid in Segambut, arresting one suspect and seizing drugs worth more than RM1.7 million, signalling intensified efforts against narcotics trafficking in the capital.
Police dismantled an illegal gambling network running from an upscale Bukit Jalil condominium on Saturday, apprehending 15 suspects. The operation combined online betting platforms with a physical mini casino.