Melaka cops bust syndicate scamming Taiwan via fake "sex service"
Police in Malacca have dismantled an online sex fraud ring that targeted Taiwanese victims by advertising non-existent services for a fee of up to Rm150. The operation resulted from the arrest of two Malaysians and thirteen Chinese nationals detained at Kampung Lapan after being tipped off about suspicious activities involving call centres offering bogus sexual encounters with no actual service delivery as promised in advertisements found online (Bharian.com.my).
Key Points
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1Melaka police arrested two Malaysians and thirteen Chinese nationals for running an organized scam syndicate.
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2The suspects, aged between 26 and 49 years old, were detained in Kampung Lapan at approximately 18:00 on March 15th last Thursday. The operation targeted Taiwanese victims by offering non-existent sex services through a call center.
Developments
Perspectives
Melaka police have busted an online sex scam syndicate offering non-existent services following the arrest of two Malaysians and 13 Chinese nationals in Kampung Lapan, Tengkera.
— [Mar 21, 05:49] Melaka cops arrest 15 in online sex scam targeting Taiwanese victims (Malaymail)The suspects were detained at about 6pm last Thursday and are believed to be involved in fraud activities involving bogus services through a call centre.
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— [Mar 18, 365 days ago] Sindiket tipu khidmat seks palsu RM10 tumpas (Bharian.com.my)