Melaka 28 April 2026 (The Capital Post) – Melaka police have dismantled two online scam syndicates following coordinated raids on two luxury homes in Taman Kota Bendahari, leading to the arrest of 45 foreign nationals believed to be involved in multiple fraudulent operations.
Authorities said the operation, carried out on April 23, targeted premises that had been converted into call centres used for scams, including offers of non-existent sexual services, love scams and fake investment schemes.
In the first raid, police detained 21 individuals, mostly Chinese nationals, and seized items such as laptops, dozens of mobile phones, modems and scam scripts. Investigators found that the syndicate used messaging platforms to target victims abroad, particularly in China, with fraudulent services.
A second raid nearby resulted in the arrest of another 24 suspects, including Vietnamese nationals, along with the seizure of desktop computers, communication devices and passports. The group was believed to be involved in love scams and fake cryptocurrency investment schemes conducted through messaging applications.
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Police revealed that operators within the syndicates were paid monthly salaries ranging from RM2,500 to RM5,000, with supervisors earning higher amounts and additional commissions for successful scams.
Investigations indicated that both syndicates had been operating since January, and authorities are working to determine whether the groups are linked, as both were based within the same residential area.
Melaka police also highlighted a rising trend in such crimes, noting an increase in raids and arrests related to scam call centres in the state compared to the previous year, raising concerns over the growing sophistication of online fraud networks.
The case is being investigated under multiple provisions of the law, including cheating and criminal conspiracy, as well as immigration-related offences, with further investigations ongoing to uncover the full scope of the syndicates’ activities.-The Capital Post