Scammers detained: The online scam suspects rounded up in the raid being led away by Immigration Department officers.
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 87 China nationals were detained for suspected involvement in an online investment scam following a raid in Puchong, marking the first day of the big-sweep against illegals nationwide.
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud said simultaneous operations against illegals are being conducted around the country following the conclusion of the Back For Good (B4G) repatriation programme on Dec 31.
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