Massive crackdown in Malaysia nets 80 illegal beggars, majority Pakistani nationals
The crackdown, conducted in several cities across Malaysia, has drawn considerable attention due to the high number of foreign nationals among those detained.
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The crackdown, conducted in several cities across Malaysia, has drawn considerable attention due to the high number of foreign nationals among those detained.
The arrested individuals include 14 nationals from China and three local men, who were believed to be involved in running a sophisticated online gambling syndicate.
The Malaysian authorities conducted a series of raids targeting undocumented migrants as well as other illegal activities for which a large void has been created in the streets of the capital city, including the Jalan Silang area.
The immigration department of Kuala Lumpur detained 31 illegal immigrants from the three hotspot areas during an operation in the city centre.