Malaysian Authorities Dismantle Daesh-Linked Funding Network

Malaysian Authorities Dismantle Daesh-Linked Funding Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 5 (NNN-BERNAMA) – Malaysian authorities have dismantled a Daesh-linked funding network operating in the country, which mainly relied on Bangladeshi nationals working in Malaysia, Inspector-General of Police, Mohd Khalid Ismail, said yesterday.

Mohd Khalid told a press briefing that, the group collected funds by charging an annual membership fee, as well as, other voluntary contributions based on members’ financial means.

The group’s members were working in the labour sectors, such as factories, construction sites, and petrol stations across Malaysia.

“The funds collected were then transferred abroad, using e-wallet applications and international money transfer services,” he said, adding that, no Malaysians were found to be involved.

Mohd Khalid added that, the group also used social media platforms and messaging apps, to recruit new members.– NNN-BERNAMA  

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