Authorities detain 27 in Puchong vice ring raid


Immigration officers detained 25 foreign women and two local men believed to be their minders.

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 27 individuals, including 25 foreign women believed to be prostitutes, were detained following raids at a condominium and a hotel in Puchong.

The operation codenamed "Ops Gegar" was conducted by 21 Immigration officers at about 5pm on Friday (Aug 26).

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