By Grok News Desk
SEPANG, Malaysia, July 30 2025 — Malaysia’s Immigration Department, under the agency Agensi Kawalan dan Perlindungan Sempadan Malaysia (AKPS), successfully thwarted an attempt by nine Indian nationals to enter the country illegally as impostors at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 on July 29, 2025. The operation, conducted by the KLIA Terminal 2 Immigration Unit, led to the detention of the group, which included eight men and one woman, after they were caught trying to bypass standard immigration checks.
The incident unfolded when Immigration Operation Officers identified suspicious behavior among the individuals during routine screening. The group, lacking proper documentation, attempted to pose as returning residents or transit passengers to evade detection. Further investigation revealed that the detainees had discarded their travel documents, complicating initial identification efforts. Among those detained were four Indian nationals, including one woman, and four Pakistani nationals, all of whom were denied entry and are set to be deported.
Authorities suspect the group may have been part of a larger smuggling ring, with some individuals potentially linked to AKPS’s watchlist of suspected overstays or illegal entrants. The detainees are currently under investigation, and efforts are underway to trace their travel routes and identify any accomplices who may have aided their attempt to slip through immigration controls.
In response, AKPS KLIA has announced plans to enhance security measures at the transit area. These include increased patrols, the installation of additional CCTV cameras, and a review of procedures to tighten screening protocols for potential impostors. The agency emphasized that such actions are critical to ensuring the safety and integrity of the nation’s borders.
This incident marks the latest in a series of efforts by AKPS to curb illegal immigration at Malaysia’s key entry points. In a statement, the agency reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining strict oversight and called on the public to report any suspicious activities to support national security efforts. The detained individuals are expected to be repatriated soon, pending the completion of legal proceedings.