GOMBAK, Selangor – Malaysian police raided several businesses linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) in a quiet suburb in Selangor on Sept 21.
A total of 50 police officers and 200 personnel from the Selangor police contingent, the Federal Reserve Unit, and other agencies were involved in the operation, codenamed Ops Global.
The police team started the operations as early as 6.30am at a commercial centre in Bandar Country Homes, Rawang.
The raids were conducted on several shops believed to be owned by GISB, including a workshop, used clothing shop, restaurant, printing shop, media management company, and a hotel.
As of 8.30am, the police were seen inspecting several individuals, including children.
The Selayang Municipal Council also sealed several shops in the area.
On Sept 19, 19 individuals, including the GISB chief executive officer, his wife, and other family members, were detained by the police, following raids on four residential units in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
The 12 men and seven women were remanded until Sept 25.
On Sept 18, police recorded the statements of 740 individuals as part of the investigation into GISB.
A total of 10 investigation papers have been opened, and police have frozen 96 bank accounts involving GISB with RM581,552 (S$178,663) in funds.
On Sept 11, police rescued 402 children, comprising 201 boys and 201 girls, aged between one and 17, from 20 care homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan in a rescue operation codenamed Ops Global.
There were allegations that the children were abused, exploited, and sexually assaulted.
A total of 171 suspects, aged between 17 and 64, were arrested, including a teacher and dorm caretakers. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
Malaysian police raid GISB sect’s businesses in Selangor
