New: 11 Thai Nationals Arrested Over Melaka Scam

Police have arrested 11 Thai nationals in a raid on a building at Taman Kota Shahbandar believed to be operating as a Melaka scam call centre for an online syndicate, Bernama reported on Wednesday (Nov 11).

The raid was carried out on Monday night, according to Bernama.

Melaka Scam Call Centre Raided

Melaka Tengah district police chief ACP Halim Abas said the suspects, four men and seven women aged between 18 and 36, were detained during the operation at about 10.10pm.

Police also seized 11 laptops, 11 mobile phones of various brands and an internet router believed to have been used in the alleged scam. The items were estimated to be worth RM20,000, he said in a statement on Wednesday.

Suspects Allegedly Impersonated Law Enforcement

Halim said preliminary investigations found that the syndicate is believed to have begun operating in early October.

Its modus operandi allegedly involved impersonating law enforcement agencies to target victims among Thai nationals, he said.

Initial investigations also found that none of the suspects had allegedly received any salary throughout their involvement in the activity, according to the police chief.

Suspects Remanded for Four Days

All 11 suspects have been remanded for four days from Tuesday to assist investigations, The Star reported, citing Halim.

The case is being investigated under Sections 420 and 120B of the Penal Code, police said.

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