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Kedah authorities have dismantled a sophisticated romance fraud operation run by foreign nationals targeting Japanese citizens. Seven suspects were arrested in raids on call centres in the state.
Malaysian authorities have dismantled an online romance fraud operation targeting Japanese nationals, culminating in the arrest of seven Chinese suspects during a raid in Alor Star's Kristal Light Industrial Park.
Police in Ipoh have arrested 12 Chinese nationals following raids on two call centres engaged in online love scams. The operation specifically targeted victims across the border in China, highlighting Malaysia's growing role as a hub for cross-border financial crimes.
Perak police have arrested 12 Chinese nationals following raids on two suspected romance scam centres in Ipoh. Investigations suggest the operations targeted victims through online platforms, defrauding them of significant sums.
Romance fraud has become one of the fastest-growing online crimes globally, with losses reaching billions annually. Criminals exploit emotional connections to extract money, increasingly aided by artificial intelligence.