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Perak Police Dismantle Suspected Romance Fraud Operations, Detain 12 Chinese Nationals

Perak police have arrested 12 Chinese nationals following coordinated raids on two suspected romance scam centres in Ipoh, as authorities intensify efforts against organised cyber fraud targeting vulnerable victims.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Six Foreign Nationals Fined RM9,000 Each After Admitting to Romance Scam Targeting Compatriots

A Malaysian court has convicted five Chinese nationals and one Taiwanese man of perpetrating romance scams online. Each defendant received a RM9,000 fine after pleading guilty to defrauding compatriots through sophisticated love fraud schemes.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Perak Police Dismantle Suspected Romance Fraud Operations, Detain 12 Chinese Nationals

Six Foreign Nationals Fined RM9,000 Each After Admitting to Romance Scam Targeting Compatriots

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