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Malaysia's Forest City targeted in scam raids, raising governance concerns

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Authorities in Malaysia have conducted raids on Forest City, a mixed-use development, uncovering operations involved in cryptocurrency investment scams, romance scams, and impersonation schemes targeting overseas victims. The raids have raised concerns about governance and oversight, particularly as the government aims to revive the project and attract foreign investment through special financial zone status and economic zone frameworks. Investigations are ongoing with Interpol to identify the alleged masterminds behind these operations. AI

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Malaysia's Forest City targeted in scam raids, raising governance concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Scam raids of Malaysia’s Forest City prompt governance questions

    Malaysia’s attempt to recast Forest City from a China-backed “ghost city” into a hub for global wealth and mobile talent is facing an early governance test after police last week uncovered two alleged online scam syndicates operating across 32 luxury homes. The raids have sharpen…

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