A total of 35 individuals, including local food delivery riders, have been detained for investigations after they were suspected of being involved in an illegal loan syndicate (Ah Long) operating from Singapore.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the arrests were made following a joint operation with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) after reports were received regarding the matter.
“Regarding the allegation, it is true. We have arrested 35 people involving food delivery riders and mule account owners.
“This action is being carried out jointly with the SPF, and we will do our best to eradicate this activity,” he said during a press conference for Op Teguh 2.0 at Bukit Aman on Friday.
He also reminded the public not to enter into any dealings or agreements with unknown individuals, stressing that police will arrest and charge those involved, including mule account holders.
Previous reports stated that Malaysian food delivery riders were allegedly exploited by a Singapore-based loan shark syndicate to deliver harassment-related packages to borrowers who failed to repay their debts.
It is understood that victims were recruited through job groups on Telegram, where suspects posed as offering quick job opportunities with payments of up to SGD100 (RM308) per delivery, claiming the parcels were “surprise gifts.”
