Immigration Department Raids Two Shoplots, Arrests 20 Individuals
Operation Conducted Following Intelligence Gathering
Kuala Lumpur Immigration director Wan Mohammed Saupee Wan Yusoff announced that the Immigration Department conducted a simultaneous raid on two shoplots in Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Yew on the same day, suspected of being used as prostitution dens involving foreign women.
Arrests and Investigations
A total of 10 foreign women from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam were arrested at the premises in Jalan Yew, along with five men, including two locals. At the premises in Jalan Tun Razak, four women from Indonesia and Vietnam, along with a local man, were arrested. All 20 individuals arrested are aged between 30 and 65 years and are being investigated under various sections of the Immigration Act and Regulations.
Initial Investigations Reveal Illicit Activities
Initial investigations revealed that the foreign women were offering sexual services to both local and foreign clients at a rate of RM60 per session. The illicit activities were conducted during "office hours", from 9 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The premises had 19 rooms and were tightly guarded by attendants both inside and outside the premises. Closed-circuit television cameras were also installed to evade detection.
Separate Operation at Printing Factory
In a separate operation at a printing factory in Kepong, four Indonesian women and one Pakistani man were arrested for suspected immigration violations. A local man was also detained for allegedly harbouring foreign nationals without valid passes or permits under Section 56(1)(d) of the Immigration Act. Six individuals aged between 30 and 50 were arrested for further investigation.
Conclusion
The Immigration Department’s swift action in raiding the two shoplots and arresting the individuals involved sends a strong message that such illegal activities will not be tolerated in Malaysia. The department’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and regulations is crucial in maintaining public order and safety.
FAQs
Q: How many individuals were arrested in the raid?
A: A total of 20 individuals were arrested, including 10 foreign women and 10 men.
Q: What were the charges against the arrested individuals?
A: The arrested individuals are being investigated under various sections of the Immigration Act and Regulations, including lacking valid travel documents, violating permit conditions, and overstaying.
Q: What was the rate of sexual services offered by the foreign women?
A: The foreign women were offering sexual services to both local and foreign clients at a rate of RM60 per session.
Q: What was the purpose of the raid?
A: The raid was conducted to crack down on illegal activities, including prostitution, and to ensure that immigration laws and regulations are enforced.