JOHOR BARU: The Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex here is a popular venue for groups running the scratch-and-win racket, with their staff pouncing on passers-by, tourists and workers commuting daily between the city and Singapore.
Initially, a few members of the syndicate would hang around the area, smiling and making small talk with passers-by.
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