The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) launched a coordinated raid in the Klang Valley area this month, successfully dismantling a large criminal group that developed online gambling platforms and supplied slot machine equipment. On the afternoon of October 9, police conducted simultaneous operations at seven locations in Bukit Bintang and Subang Jaya, arresting 147 suspects aged between 20 and 50, including 140 Malaysian citizens and 7 foreigners. A large amount of equipment involved in the case was seized, including laptops, mobile phones, slot machines, and control devices. The gang is suspected of violating multiple laws, and 133 suspects have been prosecuted, with the case potentially involving further anti-money laundering investigations.
Raid and Arrest Details
The Royal Malaysian Police conducted a coordinated raid on October 9 in the Klang Valley area, targeting seven locations in Bukit Bintang and Subang Jaya, successfully arresting 147 suspects. The arrested individuals included 140 Malaysian citizens (110 males and 30 females) and 7 foreigners (6 males and 1 female), all aged between 20 and 50. The police charged the group with developing online gambling platforms, supplying slot machines and related equipment, and participating in illegal gambling activities both domestically and internationally.
Seized Equipment and Illegal Operations
The operation seized a large amount of items suspected of being used to manufacture and distribute gambling equipment, including 139 laptops, 182 mobile phones, 126 monitors, 84 access cards, 28 electronic components, 5 slot machines, 5 control devices, and several computers and routers. The police confirmed that all locations did not have legal authorization issued by the Ministry of Finance, lacking licenses for operating, supplying, or manufacturing gambling equipment and developing online gambling content.
Legal Charges and Further Investigations
The case was filed under multiple provisions of the Malaysian 1953 Public Gambling Act, and the deputy prosecutor has prosecuted 133 suspects, charging them with promoting gambling and criminal conspiracy. Foreign suspects also face additional charges of violating immigration laws. Given the scale of the case and the flow of funds, authorities are assessing further charges under the 2001 Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act. The police emphasized the continued crackdown on online gambling, urging the public to avoid participating in illegal activities to prevent moral, psychological, and social harm.
