GOMBAK: Police raided several businesses linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) Sdn Bhd, in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang, on Saturday (Sept 21).
A total of 50 police officers and 200 personnel from the Selangor police contingent, the Federal Reserve Unit, and other agencies were involved in the operation, codenamed Ops Global.
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The police team started the operations as early as 6.30am at Jalan Desa.
The raids were conducted on several shops believed to be owned by GISB, including a workshop, used clothing shop, restaurant, printing shop, media management company, and a hotel.
As of 8.30am, the police were seen inspecting several individuals, including children.
The Selayang Municipal Council also sealed several shops in the area.
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On Thursday (Sept 19), 19 individuals, including the GISB chief executive officer, his wife, and other family members, were detained in the city.
They were detained by Bukit Aman CID at about 5.40am following raids on four residential units at Jalan Imbi.
The 12 men and seven women were remanded until next Wednesday (Sept 25).
On the previous Wednesday (Sept 18), police recorded the statements of 740 individuals as part of the investigation into GISB.
A total of 10 investigation papers have been opened, and police have frozen 96 bank accounts involving GISB with RM581,552 in funds.
On Sept 11, police rescued 402 children, comprising 201 boys and 201 girls, aged between one and 17, from 20 care homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan in a rescue operation codenamed Ops Global.
There were allegations that the children were abused, exploited, and sexually assaulted.
A total of 171 suspects, aged between 17 and 64, were arrested, including a teacher and dorm caretakers.
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