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Immigration detains 139 foreigners in KL anti-vice raids

Published on 7 Dec 2025 10:36:19 PM

The Immigration Department has arrested 139 foreign nationals in raids on 13 alleged vice dens here.
Its enforcement division director Basri Othman said the operation, which began at 11.30am on Sunday (Dec 7), targeted areas frequented by tourists and foreigners, namely Jalan Petaling, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Pudu.

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The Immigration Department has arrested 139 foreign nationals in raids on 13 alleged vice dens here.
Its enforcement division director Basri Othman said the operation, which began at 11.30am on Sunday (Dec 7), targeted areas frequented by tourists and foreigners, namely Jalan Petaling, Jalan Imbi and Jalan Pudu.

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