Eight arrested over alleged online travel scam targeting China, Taiwan
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GEORGE TOWN: Eight foreigners allegedly operating an online travel scam targeting victims in China and Taiwan were arrested after police raided a luxury condominium in Tanjung Bungah yesterday.
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Northeast district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Rozak Muhammad said the suspects, comprising seven foreign men and a woman aged between 25 and 37, were arrested inside the condominium unit.
Police also seized various computer and telecommunications equipment believed to have been used to operate the fraudulent call centre.
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- Jul 31, 2026
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