Kuala lumpur: A total of 8,014 charges related to online fraud crimes have been recorded as of May this year, surpassing the total of 6,140 charges throughout 2025, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He stated that the statistics indicated an escalating threat from online fraud crimes, not only in terms of the increasing number of cases but also the growing financial losses to the public.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a total of 10,245 individuals had been arrested as of May this year, with the highest arrests involving telecommunications, e-commerce, investment, and non-existent loan crimes. The number of arrests has increased from 16,244 in 2022 to 23,753 in 2025, marking the highest number in this period.

Ahmad Zahid emphasized the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM)'s persistent efforts in combating online fraud crimes. "This reflects the enforcement focus on the most active syndicates and has a major impact on society," he noted.

The Cyber Crime Bill 2026, which was tabled for its second reading in Dewan Negara, consists of eight parts and 61 clauses. It was passed by the Dewan Rakyat on July 1 and aims to repeal the Computer Crime Act 1997, enhancing the country's legal framework to tackle the increasingly complex threat of cybercrime.