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Ab Rahaman Arsad
Coverage of Ab Rahaman Arsad in the Nexus archive.
- Scam raids of Malaysia’s Forest City prompt governance questions
Malaysia’s Forest City, previously a China-backed 'ghost city', faces governance concerns after police uncovered two alleged online scam syndicates in 32 luxury homes, detaining 335 people. The raids highlight challenges in oversight as the project aims to become a hub for global wealth and mobile talent.
- Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Malaysian police raided 32 premises in Forest City, Johor, targeting online scam operations, resulting in 335 arrests and the seizure of assets worth 1 million ringgit. The operation, conducted on July 15, focused on call centers linked to online fraud, according to police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad.