Malaysia forms task force to probe prostitution syndicate

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Nov 27, 2017 12:00 am

JOHOR BARU The Malaysian Immigration Department has formed a special task force to probe the prostitution syndicate linked to approximately RM13 million (S$4.25m) in cash discovered during a recent raid in Kota Kinabalu.

Deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed said yesterday that the investigation would be carried out to determine whether the syndicate had links to other places and locations.

He said the Immigration Department set up the task force as illegal immigrants were involved in the syndicate.

"The discovery shows that prostitution in the country is a very serious matter and needs to be curbed," he said.

He added that the syndicate would be charged under Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

MILLIONS

It was reported that approximately RM13 million in cash was found on Friday at two locations by Immigration Department officials when they raided a Kota Kinabalu hotel in the state of Sabah following a tip-off.