56 foreigners, one local remanded over Labuan scam operation

 They are believed to have targeted victims in South Korea.

The remand order for 50 men and seven women, aged 20 to 46, was issued by judge Mellisa Chia following an application by police today. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA:

The Labuan sessions court today remanded 57 people until June 6 to facilitate investigations into a suspected online investment scam syndicate believed to have been targeting victims in South Korea.

The remand order for 50 men and seven women, aged 20 to 46, was issued by judge Mellisa Chia following an application by police, Bernama reported.

The suspects were arrested during a raid on a building, suspected of housing a scam operation centre, at about 8.40am yesterday. Police seized various items estimated to be worth RM131,500.

The suspects are believed to have been operating and residing at the premises since April this year.

Those detained comprised 48 Chinese nationals (44 men and four women), eight Vietnamese nationals (five men and three women), and one Malaysian man.

The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating and Section 120B for criminal conspiracy. - FMT