GISBH top management remanded again in forced labour probe

 

The Inspector-General of Police, Razarudin Husain, said the 24 people remanded included the wife and three children of a top GISBH figure. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

A total of 24 people, including top management of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) have been remanded again for five days to assist in investigations into allegations of forced labour.

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the 24 included the wife and three children of a top GISBH figure, Bernama reported.

All of them were remanded again following a police report lodged by a victim in Cheras. The alleged victim claimed he had been exploited and did not receive a salary while working at the company,

 Razarudin was quoted as saying.

Razarudin said the alleged victims, aged 14 to 20, are in Miri, Sarawak; Rawang, Selangor; and Alor Setar, Kedah.

Police reports have been lodged against GISBH members, alleging the use of forced labour between 2013 and 2024. The company is also being investigated for child abuse after 572 children were rescued from welfare homes and the residences of GISBH members earlier this month.

A total of 359 GISBH members have been arrested so far. - FMT