On July 15, Malaysian police executed a coordinated operation targeting 32 premises in Forest City, Johor, which were identified as hubs for illegal online scam operations. Johor police chief Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed the arrests of 335 individuals, all of whom are suspected of involvement in fraudulent call center activities. During the raids, authorities seized assets valued at roughly 1 million ringgit (approximately US$245,000).

The operation focused on two specific areas within the Forest City development that had been under surveillance for hosting illicit activities. While the police chief provided details regarding the scale of the arrests and the value of the seized property via a video statement on Facebook, specific details regarding the nationalities of those arrested or the specific nature of the scams—such as whether they were investment, romance, or phishing frauds—remain limited. The suspects, who are reported to be between the ages of 20 and 40, are currently being processed by local authorities as investigations continue. This raid represents a significant effort by the Johor state police to dismantle organized fraud networks operating within the region's commercial and residential hubs.