Geng 360 splinters still active, involved in drugs, extortion and money laundering - Police
However, over time, this society fragmented, giving rise to splinter groups such as Double Seven (77), now predominantly led by Malays; Geng 24, mainly by the Chinese; and Geng 08, 36, and 18, which are primarily made up of Indians.
KUALA LUMPUR – A long-standing secret society known as Geng 360 has been identified as a legacy passed down through generations.
However, over time, this society fragmented, giving rise to splinter groups such as Double Seven (77), now predominantly led by Malays; Geng 24, mainly by the Chinese; and Geng 08, 36, and 18, which are primarily made up of Indians.
These splinter groups mostly operated discreetly as secret organisations, often holding oath-taking ceremonies where members pledged loyalty unto death.
Federal Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Deputy Director (Intelligence/Operations) Datuk Fadil Marsus said that each group follows a hierarchical leadership structure, where lower-ranking members are expected to strictly obey the commands of their leaders.
According to him, Geng 360 is believed to have existed for over 15 years and is estimated to have around 500 members.
The group’s operations are currently kept hidden from the public and are conducted covertly, using coded communication and distinctive symbols to function.
“The gang’s structure includes levels such as ‘tok ayah’, ‘ayahanda’, ‘abang long’, and ‘abang kawasan’, who are responsible for controlling specific areas,” he explained.
Police believe these identified groups are involved in various criminal activities, including drug trafficking, territorial disputes, extortion and threats.
“In addition, they are also known to demand protection money and are involved in controlling gambling dens, entertainment outlets, and money laundering operations,” he added.
Fadil further stated that these secret societies tend to be loosely structured, with estimated memberships of only 200 to 300 individuals—unlike triad groups, which are much larger and more complex.
“A triad is a large-scale organised secret society with a layered management structure, similar to the mafia or yakuza.
"They operate in secrecy and carry out activities in a highly systematic and structured manner, including cross-border crimes and international-level money laundering. However, such triad organisations do not exist in Malaysia,” he said.
Under the Societies Act 1966, another category includes thug gangs or small-time gangster groups, typically found in rural areas and comprising members from various ethnic backgrounds.
Despite their smaller size, these gangs are continuously monitored by law enforcement.
“These groups usually don’t have fixed names and are often named after their current leader. Their crimes generally involve extortion and small-scale drug trafficking,” Fadil said.
He emphasised that the police are fully committed to combating secret society activities nationwide.
“Federal Police CID Director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has repeatedly stressed that all CID units—whether at Bukit Aman, state contingents, or district police headquarters—must go all out in tackling these groups.
“The CID also receives support from other departments such as the Special Branch, which provides intelligence to help curb the spread and threat these organisations pose to national security,” he said.
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