Malacca police arrested 12 individuals, including 10 male Chinese nationals and 2 locals, during raids at a suspected online investment scam call centre in Taman Krubong Perdana on June 10, 2026 [1]. The syndicate had operated since early June, targeting Chinese citizens through the MiChat app with fraudulent investment schemes [1]. Authorities seized 12 sets of computers and mobile phones valued at about RM40,000 from the call centre [1].
Online scams in Malaysia caused RM2.97 billion in losses in 2025, a rise of RM1.40 billion from the previous year, police reported on June 15 [2, 3]. Inspector-General Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said phone scams remain the biggest threat, accounting for 28,388 cases last year, out of 66,204 online fraud cases—an 87% increase from 2024 figures [2, 3].
Separately, police are investigating social media allegations linking former prime minister’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to a US$13 million luxury mansion in New Jersey [4, 5]. Rosmah categorically denied any involvement. "At no time have I been involved, whether directly or indirectly, in the purchase, financing, transfer or ownership of any luxury property, including any property alleged to be valued at US$13 million," she said [6]. She called the allegations about offshore companies and financing "wholly without foundation, utterly false, and maliciously fabricated" [7]. Rosmah filed a police report and is cooperating with authorities investigating the viral claims [6, 4, 5].
Authorities are also examining the authenticity of social media accounts behind the viral videos under Malaysia’s Penal Code, Communications and Multimedia Act, and Sedition Act [4]. On June 13, businessman Tan Sri Daing A Malek denied links to the mansion purchase allegations [6].
Meanwhile, police continue tracing suspected mule bank accounts tied to scams involving BTS concert tickets in Kuala Lumpur scheduled for December 2026 [8].
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi warned Malaysians about the ongoing El Nino phenomenon expected to bring hotter, drier weather until early 2027 [9]. MetMalaysia issued advisories urging water conservation and caution against open burning to reduce haze [10]. Zahid said, "Use water prudently, avoid open burning activities and prioritise the health of yourselves and your families, especially those who are more vulnerable to hot weather." [9]
