Police: ‘Sojul Gang’ made RM1.2mil bringing foreigners into country illegallyKUALA LUMPUR: A migrant smuggling syndicate known as the “Sojul Gang” has earned RM1.2mil despite only beginning their operations last month. It is learnt the syndicate provided services to bring in foreigners into the country via illegal routes. Immigration officers also seized two vehicles, several Bangladeshi passports, RM82,100 in cash and US$3,700 (RM14,593). Those detained have been placed at the Putrajaya Immigration depot for investigation under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 (Atipsom), the Immigration Act 1959/63, Immigration Regulations 1963 and the Passport Act 1966. “We will continue to take action against any individual or syndicates involved in offences related to immigration, passport misuse and migrant smuggling,” Zakaria said.

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 23:21 UTC