What technological support was crucial in dismantling the syndicate?

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CyberSecurity Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia, and MACC forensics tech support helped dismantle the syndicate behind the MyIMMs hack.
A joint crackdown by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Immigration Department neutralised a hacking syndicate tied to fraudulent Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS). The operation, conducted under “Op Crack”, was bolstered by technical support from CyberSecurity Malaysia, Telekom Malaysia, and the MACC’s Forensics Technology Division.
Technical assistance from CyberSecurity Malaysia during the operation
CyberSecurity Malaysia provided technical support as part of the integrated operation. This support was described as a key factor that helped strengthen the crackdown against the syndicate targeting the MyIMMs system.
Telecommunications technical support from Telekom Malaysia
Telekom Malaysia also provided technical support for the operation. The technical backing was cited alongside other specialist support to support the investigation and dismantling effort.
Forensics support from the MACC’s Forensics Technology Division
The MACC’s Forensics Technology Division provided technical support during the crackdown. This specialised unit’s role was specifically included as part of the technical assistance that helped authorities handle the hacking-related aspects of the case.
The support was tied to investigations into fraudulent PLKS issuance
The syndicate’s modus operandi involved exploiting unused PLKS quotas dating back to 2011 to issue work passes while bypassing required government levies. Investigations found 1,306 fraudulent PLKS and estimated losses of RM2.4 million, with technical support running in parallel with surveillance and intelligence sharing since May.

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