KUALA LUMPUR. MALAYSIA Oct 31, 2025 – In a significant cross-border crackdown on cybercrime, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has confirmed receiving intelligence from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) that has exposed the involvement of 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians in illicit online activities valued at approximately RM130 million, operating from bases in Cambodia.
The revelation, detailed in a late-night press statement issued by the PDRM’s Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) on October 31, underscores the growing threat of transnational cyber syndicates exploiting Southeast Asian hubs for scams, fraud, and other digital offenses. According to the statement, signed by JSJ Director CP Datuk M. Kumar a/l S. Muthuvelu, PDRM has already initiated a series of operational measures to track down and apprehend all individuals suspected of participation.
“All seven Malaysian suspects have been officially listed on the wanted persons roster to facilitate their arrest and subsequent investigations,” the statement read, emphasizing the department’s proactive stance. While specifics on the nature of the cybercrimes—potentially including investment fraud, phishing schemes, or money laundering—were not elaborated, the scale of the operation highlights the lucrative and borderless nature of such networks, which often prey on victims across the region and beyond.
PDRM reiterated its unwavering commitment to bolstering detection and enforcement efforts through deepened partnerships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies. “We are strengthening our international cooperation networks to eradicate cross-border crimes that pose risks to public safety and security,” the statement affirmed, signaling a broader strategy amid rising reports of scam losses in Malaysia exceeding RM2 billion in the past year alone.
The collaboration between PDRM and SPF comes at a time of heightened regional vigilance against cyber threats, following high-profile busts in Cambodia and Laos where foreign-led syndicates have been dismantled. Malaysian authorities have ramped up surveillance on outbound travel and financial flows linked to high-risk destinations, with recent arrests in Johor and Penang yielding clues to similar operations.
As investigations continue, PDRM urged the public to remain vigilant against unsolicited online offers and to report suspicious activities via official channels. The department’s media unit can be reached at pusatmediapdrm@rmp.gov.my for further inquiries.
This joint effort not only demonstrates the efficacy of ASEAN-wide intelligence sharing but also serves as a stark reminder of the evolving digital frontier where criminals operate with impunity—until now.
