Police conducted a raid on a commercial building in Bangsar South in Malaysia this afternoon, targeting a call center linked to fraud and online gambling activities. More than 100 individuals were arrested during the operation.

Call Center Raid Targets Online Gambling

According to sources, officers searched at least five floors of the building. Hundreds of men and women were detained throughout the operation. At least seven police trucks were deployed to transport the detainees to local police stations for further investigation, as reported by ChinaPress. Police later sent five additional trucks to remove more individuals from the building.

Police Raid Unlicensed CFD Firms Globally

Authorities in several countries have conducted raids on firms and call centers involved in CFD and forex trading, often citing unlicensed operations and fraudulent practices. These operations have targeted both local and international clients, highlighting regulatory concerns in multiple jurisdictions.

In India, law enforcement agencies raided multiple offices of Zarvista Capital Markets, alleging illegal forex and CFD trading. Accounts totaling approximately USD 445,000 were frozen, and investigations were launched against the company’s management. The company stated it had no official presence in the country.

Similar actions occurred in Poland, where police detained 20 individuals from Amplio Investments. The firm reportedly provided unlicensed investment advice to clients across several countries, including Italy, Russia, and Kazakhstan. Victims reported losses linked to misleading guidance and high-risk investments.

Other cases include raids in Somalia and Cyprus. In Somalia, authorities inspected affiliate offices of a trading education provider, while in Cyprus, an unregulated call center was targeted for allegedly running fraudulent investment schemes. Arrests and investigations followed in both locations.

In 2024, Indian authorities also raided OctaFX offices, seizing nearly USD 9.6 million in connection with alleged unlicensed operations. The firm denied the allegations and stated it had no official representation in India. These cases reflect ongoing international efforts to enforce compliance and protect investors in online trading markets.