Online sales scam syndicate busted, 23 Taiwan nationals arrested


BUKIT MERTAJAM: A total of 23 people, including six women, were arrested during an operation against an online sales scam syndicate at Batu Ferringhi.

Penang police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said the suspects, believed to be Taiwanese nationals aged between 19 and 48, were nabbed during a raid at a three-storey luxury bungalow house in Batu Ferringhi on Saturday (June 25) evening.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

WCT continues to support underserved children
MMEA receives first of four AW189 helicopters to boost maritime security
High Court orders teenager to enter defence in Bandar Utama school stabbing case
Level 1 heatwave alert issued for parts of Sabah and Sarawak
Loke dismisses ‘last press conference’ claims before DAP Party Conference
BN calls for objective scrutiny of declassified Tabung Haji RCI findings
Cops seize RM18k in drugs at Lumut police lock-up: Cop, two inmates arrested
Johor primary school pupil wins top spot in global English contest qualifier
Police classify fatal Klang shoplot fire deaths as sudden death
Blaze guts fertiliser factory, engine oil storage facility in Shah Alam

Others Also Read