How many foreign nationals were detained for call centre scam involvement?

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Over 360 foreign nationals detained for call centre scam involvement in first nine months of the year

Police have detained 1,160 individuals for suspected involvement in call centre scam syndicates during the first nine months of the year. Of this total, 369 were foreign nationals, while 791 were Malaysians.
Breakdown of Detained Foreign Nationals

The foreign nationals detained hailed from a diverse range of countries. China accounted for the largest number with 300 individuals. Indonesia had 20 detained, followed by Taiwan with 13. Eight individuals were from Bangladesh, six from Vietnam, and four from Pakistan. Thailand and Singapore each had three individuals detained, while the Philippines and India had two each.
Individuals from European and Asian Nations Detained

In addition to the larger groups, one individual each was detained from the United Kingdom, France, Nigeria, Nepal, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Jordan, and Iran. These detentions highlight the international reach of these scam syndicates and the varied nationalities involved.
Police Action Against Scam Syndicates

These detentions are part of broader police efforts against call centre scams. In the same nine-month period, police conducted 148 raids nationwide to cripple scam call centres. These raids targeted various types of scams, including investment scams, online sales fraud, and phone scams.

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