Malaysian authorities have taken swift action to rescue 402 children and apprehend 171 suspects following raids on 20 welfare homes associated with an Islamic business group. The Inspector-General of Police revealed that the raids were prompted by reports of child abandonment, deviant teachings, and sexual abuse within facilities operated by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings.
The rescued children, comprising 201 boys and 201 girls aged between 1 to 17 years, were found in 18 homes in Selangor state and two in Negeri Sembilan state. Among the suspects arrested were 66 men and 105 women, including religious teachers and caretakers who were allegedly involved in the exploitation and abuse of the children.
