KUALA LUMPUR: All seven Malaysians wanted by Singaporean authorities for their suspected involvement in a scam syndicate causing millions of Singapore dollars in losses have been placed on the Malaysian police wanted list for arrest.
The seven are among 34 suspects being sought by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for their alleged involvement in a government official impersonation scam syndicate that cheated victims in Singapore of at least S$41 million (RM145 million).
Federal Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar confirmed that his department has received information from the SPF on the suspects’ involvement in cybercrime activities based in Cambodia.
“The police have taken and are taking action to identify and detain all those involved.
“All seven Malaysian suspects have been listed on the wanted list for the purposes of arrest and further investigation,” he said in a statement on Friday.
Kumar added that the police are committed to intensifying detection efforts through close collaboration with enforcement agencies both domestically and internationally.
“We also want to reiterate our continued commitment to strengthening international cooperation networks to combat cross-border crimes that threaten public safety and security.”
It was reported that the suspects are believed to be members of an organised criminal group operating from a scam compound in Phnom Penh.
The SPF had previously said that warrants of arrest have been issued for all 34 suspects who are still abroad.
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