BNM, police raid eight illegal money service operators in Sarawak
The central bank reminds the public that it is an offence to operate a money services business without a valid license from BNM.
Wed Nov 29 2023
Four men charged with criminal intimidation, committing mischief against borrowers
Four men appeared on charges of criminal intimidation, wrongful confinement and committing mischief against 11 borrowers of money from illegal money lenders or 'Ah Long'.
Fri Sep 09 2022
Immigration bust illegal money-changing syndicate led by foreigner
The Immigration Department has busted an alleged money-changing syndicate led by a Bangladeshi following the arrest of six men, including the mastermind, in a special operation.
Mon Aug 22 2022
RM64.5 mln YAB funds contributed by individuals, corporate bodies not illegal money - Ahmad Zahid
Ahmad Zahid told the High Court today that the funds of YAB amounting to RM65 million allegedly received by him, and transferred into the fixed deposit accounts of a legal firm were not illegal money.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Nicky Liow pleads not guilty to charges of laundering more than RM36 mln
Businessman Nicky Liow pleaded not guilty to 26 counts of money laundering and possession of illegal money.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Some hide corrupt activities behind acts of worship - Ayob Khan
It is hard to believe that people who never missed their prayer and are called 'Haji' are tempted to consume illegal money.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Four members of illegal money lending syndicate arrested
Mohd Rosni said the raid was conducted following a report lodged by one of the borrowers.
Sat Mar 13 2021
12 men detained over "Ah Long" syndicate
The police detained 12 men for allegedly running illegal money-lending business or "Ah Long" in a week-long raid conducted at several locations in Batu Pahat, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur last week.
Tue Sep 01 2020
Bank Negara raids illegal money services business premises
The central bank said the raids took place in Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan and were conducted on Aug 17.
Wed Aug 23 2017
Police bust 'ah long' syndicate in Pahang
Police busted an illegal money-lending syndicate or "Ah Long with the arrest of two men, in an operation codenamed 'Op Vulture' on July 12.
Fri Jul 14 2017
Teenager among detained in Melaka 'Ah Long' syndicate suspects
Local police have detained three men including a teenager on suspicion of being involved in an ''Ah Long'' or illegal money-lending syndicate that pocketed almost RM1.8 million in Melaka.
Wed Jun 21 2017
More than RM18 mln seized in joint raid on illegal money services business networks
The operation was conducted together with the National Revenue Recovery Enforcement Team of the Attorney-General's Chambers (NRRET), the Police and Immigration Department.
Thu Mar 30 2017
BNM raids illegal money services businesses, RM15 million seized
The raid was held together with the AG's Chambers, Customs Department and the police.
Mon Apr 18 2016