Police arrest 58 in Bangsar for online forex scam

On October 20, 2023, the police apprehended 58 individuals suspected of participating in an online forex investment scam at three different business premises in Bangsar.

Brickfields district police chief ACP Amihizam Abdul Shukor disclosed that among those arrested, there were 24 local men, 32 local women, as well as a foreign man and woman. Their ages ranged from 20 to 59. During the operation, law enforcement confiscated 50 laptops, four mobile phones, nine computer tables, one wifi modem, and two investment banners.

According to ACP Amihizam Abdul Shukor, their investigations revealed indications of an online forex investment scam. The syndicate utilized social media platforms to promote and offer these investments, targeting victims from various countries, including Malaysia, Vietnam, China, the Philippines, Singapore, and Europe. As part of the ongoing investigation, all suspects have been remanded until Monday, and they face charges under Sections 420, 511, and 120(B) of the Penal Code.