A large-scale enforcement action has dismantled a syndicate accused of developing online gambling platforms for domestic and international use, according to reporting by The Sun. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) carried out the coordinated sweep, known as Ops Angsa, conducting simultaneous raids across 17 locations in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Penang.
The operation, which began at 2.30 pm, resulted in 388 arrests. The suspects include 236 men and 152 women, with ages ranging from 20 to 48. Among them were eight foreign nationals from Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Police said the group was believed to have been responsible not only for platform development but also for designing promotional materials supporting illegal gambling activities.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said investigators seized computer equipment used to run the platforms, along with luxury assets that included a Lamborghini, a BMW and several high-end watches. Seven investigation papers have been opened so far.
The case is being investigated under Sections 4B(a), 4B(b) and 4(1)(g) of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953, as well as Section 120B of the Penal Code, which covers criminal conspiracy. Kumar added that investigations will continue under Section 20A of the Act to identify key figures believed to be directing the operations behind the scenes.
All suspects have been remanded for one to three days to assist with ongoing inquiries. PDRM said it remains committed to firm enforcement against illegal gambling activities, describing such operations as essential to safeguarding both social and economic stability.
Operations were led by Bukit Aman’s D7 unit and involved 372 officers from various Criminal Investigation Department divisions
