Sepang: Police have busted an online fraud syndicate involving lucky draws and forex through two separate raids on two three-storey terrace houses that were used as call centres in Sunsuria City, Sepang on Nov 26.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar stated that the first raid at about 1 pm targeted an online lucky draw fraud syndicate, resulting in the arrest of 14 foreigners, including 10 men and four women aged between 25 and 37. The second raid, conducted at 5 pm in the same area, involved an online forex fraud syndicate, with authorities arresting 10 foreigners, including seven men and three women aged between 21 and 35.

Initial investigations revealed that both cases were operated by different syndicates targeting Chinese nationals as victims. It is believed that the suspects entered Malaysia through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) since June, using social visit passes and work passes. Authorities are currently verifying the authenticity of their documents with the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM).

Shazeli explained that the lucky draw scam involved using the 'QQ (Jin Chan)' application as an e-advertising platform to lure victims into purchasing lucky numbers that promised non-existent cash prizes. In the forex scam, suspects would find victims through the 'Tonghuasun' application and then use Telegram for transactions, promising high profit returns in non-existent investments.

The total amount seized for both cases is RM60,000, which includes items such as laptops, mobile phones, and routers. All suspects from both arrests are being remanded for seven days starting from Nov 27. Reviews also indicated that all those arrested have no criminal records and are free from the influence of drugs. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code and Section 120B of the Penal Code.