Focus

Two call centres used for promoting online gambling busted by police

10 Sep 2023 04:57pm
Image for illustrative purposes only. - FILE PIX
Image for illustrative purposes only. - FILE PIX

KUALA LUMPUR - Two call centres used for promoting online gambling activities that targetted Bangladeshis were raided by police in the Klang Valley on Friday.

Brickfields police chief ACP Aimihizam Abdul Shukor said during the raid, 12 suspects including six foreign men aged between 19 and 37, were detained and electronic gadgets and equipment like computers, handphones and access cards plus three passports and a house key were seized.

"Initial investigations revealed that elements involved in promoting online gambling were found. Those detained served as supervisors and customer service assistants at the centres,” he said in a statement today.

Aimihizam said six of the suspects who were detained will be remanded for three days while the remaining six would be remanded for four days and investigations carried out under Section 420/120B of the Penal Code and Section 4(1) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. - BERNAMA

Related Articles:
Bangladesh
Brickfields
police
cheat
online gambling
More Like This
Patriotism is the lifeblood of a nation's freedom, independence, stability, and progress.
Patriotism is the lifeblood of a nation's freedom, independence, stability, and progress.
National KPN achieves outstanding performance with over 300 impactful programmes
By SINAR DAILY REPORTER
22 Nov 2024 12:11pm
The ministry’s strategic efforts have successfully maintained the existing harmony and well-being of the nation.
The suspect wearing a white shirt was brought to court accompanied by several police officers to face charges of injuring a first-year UPNM student recently.
The suspect wearing a white shirt was brought to court accompanied by several police officers to face charges of injuring a first-year UPNM student recently.
National UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
He was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of one-year imprisonment, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.
The decision to extend the Friday prayer break to two hours for Johor's private sector is expected to enhance worker productivity while maintaining smooth business operations. Illustrative picture.
The decision to extend the Friday prayer break to two hours for Johor's private sector is expected to enhance worker productivity while maintaining smooth business operations. Illustrative picture.
National Two-hour Friday prayer break in Johor seen as a boost to worker productivity
By RAIHAM MOHD SANUSI
22 Nov 2024 09:47am
The move aligns with human nature, where employees who are treated well would be happier and consequently perform better at work.
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Small photo (Rusdi)
The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Small photo (Rusdi)
National Three dead, one-year-old baby survives in Duke highway crash
A one-year-old baby boy survived and has been taken to Selayang Hospital for further treatment.