IPOH: A local woman and two Chinese nationals have been arrested in a police raid for allegedly supplying mobile phones and SIM cards to facilitate online scam activities.
Perak police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin said the suspects, aged between 27 and 58 years old, were arrested during a raid at a condominium in Bandar Baru Medan, Ipoh on Friday (June 19) at about 1.20pm.
“The syndicate is believed to have been operating since early 2026.
“They would charge between RM300 and RM500 for each mobile phone together with a SIM card,” he said during a press conference at the state police contingent headquarters here on Monday (June 22).
He said police also seized various items worth an estimated RM310,400 during the operation.
Among the items seized, he said, included 1,335 SIM cards from various telecommunications providers, 554 white cards containing microchips, 409 mobile phones, three laptops, five SIM box devices, and two computer and monitor sets.
"The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code and Section 120B of the Penal Code," he added.
Comm Mohd Alwi said the local suspect was remanded for one day under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code on June 20.
“The two foreign suspects, a man and a woman, are currently being held under the Immigration Act for 14 days to facilitate investigations and complete documentation,” he added.
He said online scam syndicates constantly look for various channels and networks to evade detection by the authorities.
“The police will continue to take proactive measures to curb all activities linked to online scam syndicates,” he said.
Comm Mohd Alwi also urged the public not to assist such syndicates, whether by renting out residential premises or supplying communication equipment.
“The public with information on online scam activities are urged to channel it to the nearest police station,” he added.
