Malaysia: Online gambling syndicate busted in Kuala Lumpur office raid
Call centre on 23rd floor allegedly targeted Indonesian gamblers.
Key points:
– Police raided a gambling call centre disguised as an office in central KL
– 13 suspects arrested, including two Chinese nationals
– Operation believed to have run since early April
As reported by Malay Mail, Kuala Lumpur police have dismantled an online gambling call centre operating under the guise of a legitimate office on Jalan Kia Peng. The raid, conducted on the 23rd floor of a commercial building, resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals and the seizure of multiple pieces of electronic equipment.
Among those detained were eight Malaysian men, three Malaysian women and two Chinese nationals. Authorities believe the syndicate had been active since April, targeting the Indonesian market through daily shifts running from 11 am to 8 pm. Recruited staff were paid between RM3,000 to RM4,000 (US$640 to US$850) per month to promote the gambling platform.
During the operation, officers confiscated 14 desktop computers, two laptops, several Wi-Fi routers and modems, and an attendance tracking machine. The equipment is believed to have been used to manage betting operations and communicate with potential gamblers.
Police said the premises had been carefully set up to resemble a normal business office, likely to avoid raising suspicion in the high-rise commercial building.
Good to know: The raid was carried out by the Kuala Lumpur Vice, Gambling and Corrupt Practices Crime Investigation Division in cooperation with the Dang Wangi police
Authorities are now examining how long the syndicate had been active and whether it has ties to larger regional gambling networks.
All individuals arrested are being investigated under the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, with immigration offences also considered for the foreign nationals involved
A remand application was expected to be submitted following the arrests.
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