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Authorities Bust Major SMS Scam Syndicate in Kuala Lumpur

10/27/2025

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) dismantled a scam SMS syndicate that used Fake Base Transceiver Stations.
Authorities arrested an individual in Kuala Lumpur and seized equipment valued at RM100,000.
Violators face severe penalties under the Communications and Multimedia Act.
WhatsApp is testing new features to combat spam, including limits on messages sent to unresponsive users.

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Story summary

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) dismantled a scam SMS syndicate that used Fake Base Transceiver Stations.
Authorities arrested an individual in Kuala Lumpur and seized equipment valued at RM100,000.
Violators face severe penalties under the Communications and Multimedia Act.
WhatsApp is testing new features to combat spam, including limits on messages sent to unresponsive users.