Malaysia Police Bust Two Scam Centers in Forest City; at Least 194 Foreigners to Be Charged Malaysian police have arrested 335 people, mostly foreigners, for their alleged involvement in love scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and impersonation schemes targeting multiple countries.
The operation involved raiding 32 premises in Forest City, Johor, and seizing RM1 million worth of electronic devices, including computers, mobile phones, and laptops.
The bust highlights concerns about Malaysia's role as a hub for international cybercrime. Forest City, a massive integrated development project in Iskandar Puteri, has become a hotbed for illicit activities.