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Police in Penang have arrested 12 men and confiscated nearly RM9,000 in a coordinated operation targeting illegal online betting syndicates operating during the FIFA World Cup tournament.
A four-day police operation in Selangor resulted in the arrest of 39 wanted persons. Of these, 34 were taken into custody for violent and property-related offences, while five others were detained under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 1012.
Malaysian police have arrested 58 people, including four women, in a major operation targeting illegal sports betting and online gambling operations connected to the 2026 World Cup.