130 children rescued from GISBH-linked homes yet to be claimed, says Nancy

 

Women, family and community development minister Nancy Shukri said the social welfare department needs to return the children to their parents within the timeframe set by the courts. (PDRM pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

A total of 130 children rescued from charity homes linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) have yet to be claimed by their parents, says women, family and community development minister Nancy Shukri.

Nancy said it is likely that the parents are afraid of being arrested if they pick up their children.

“They are worried about coming to claim their children because the matter involves the police. However, those arrested had committed other offences,” Bernama quoted her as telling reporters after visiting flood victims at SK Seri Tumpat 2 in Tumpat, Kelantan, today.

She said the social welfare department had contacted the parents but received no response.

“The department needs to return these children to their parents within the timeframe set by the courts,” she said.

Nancy also said the department needs to obtain a court order to find people who are qualified and suitable to take care of the children.

Since the first phase of Op Global began in early September, 415 people, including the top management of GISBH, have been arrested for various offences, while 625 victims aged between two months and 28 years have been rescued by the police. - FMT