Malaysia hunting for seven suspects linked to Cambodia scam ring

The Malaysian police have launched a nationwide manhunt for seven of its citizens, placing them on the national wanted list as part of a widening regional effort to dismantle cross-border cybercrime networks identified by the Singaporean authorities.

- Muzliza Mustafa Malaysia Correspondent

An all-points bulletin has been issued to alert enforcement officers nationwide to track and arrest the individuals, who are now wanted in Malaysia and Singapore.

“Police have begun efforts to trace and arrest all the Malaysian suspects. All seven have been placed on the wanted list for arrest and further investigation,” said Federal Police Criminal Investigation Department director M. Kumar in a late-night statement on Oct 31.

The move comes after the Singapore police issued arrest warrants for the seven Malaysians and 27 Singaporeans linked to a syndicate accused of duping hundreds of victims, with losses exceeding $41 million through impersonation scams.