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MACC busts cross-border fraud ring in joint op with China, seizes RM3.5mil in assets

Published on 10 Mar 2026 9:44:49 PM

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Chinese authorities have jointly crippled an international scam syndicate believed to be run by Chinese nationals.

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Chinese authorities have jointly crippled an international scam syndicate believed to be run by Chinese nationals.

Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ypbfzamc

WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news
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macc , china , joint operation , ops dragon , cross-border crime , scam syndicate , chinese nationals , arrest , repatriation , assets forfeiture , mohamad zamri zainul abidin, news, thestartv, the star, investigation, integrated operation, china

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