130 Malaysians detained in Pakistan over alleged cybercrime syndicate, police ready to send CCID officers

Some of them have valid visas, while others have overstayed.

31 Oct 2026 11:41am
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the police were working closely with the authorities in Pakistan through the Foreign Ministry to obtain full details of the detention of all the individuals. Bernama FILE PIX
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the police were working closely with the authorities in Pakistan through the Foreign Ministry to obtain full details of the detention of all the individuals. Bernama FILE PIX

KUALA LUMPUR - The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have confirmed that 130 Malaysians were detained by Pakistani authorities in Rawalpindi recently over their alleged involvement in a cybercrime syndicate.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the police were working closely with the authorities in Pakistan through the Foreign Ministry to obtain full details of the detention of all the individuals.

He said the matter had been brought to the attention of the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director for further action, while an investigation team could possibly be sent to Pakistan to obtain a comprehensive update on the probe.

"So far, we have been informed that 130 Malaysians have been detained there. Some of them have valid visas, while others have overstayed.

"The Pakistani government is assisting us as best as it can to ensure that the investigation is carried out appropriately. The CCID will continue communicating with the authorities there, and we may send officers there to obtain the full details," he said.

He was speaking to reporters at the 2026 Malaysian Ex-Police Association (PBPM) Jasamu Dikenang Dinner here last night.

Asked about the identities of all those detained, Mohd Khalid said the full list of their profiles had yet to be obtained, but confirmed that they were Malaysian passport holders from various ethnic backgrounds.

Yesterday, Pakistani media reported that the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had raided an online scam call centre at KASA Tower, Bahria Town Phase VIII, Rawalpindi.

The raid uncovered a financial fraud operation targeting victims in Malaysia, with syndicate members posing as bank customer service officers and uniformed police personnel to intimidate victims with allegations of involvement in money laundering activities.

Investigations by Pakistani authorities found that proceeds from the scams were transferred through e-wallets before being converted into cryptocurrency, with the syndicate believed to be masterminded by a Malaysian operating from Cambodia in collaboration with a Chinese national.

All the suspects are being investigated under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 and relevant provisions of the Penal Code relating to extortion, impersonation, fraud and abetment. - BERNAMA

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