402 children rescued from alleged indoctrination in welfare homes linked to banned Malaysian sect Al-Arqam, with arrests and child abuse charges.

Al-Arqam, a banned Malaysian sect, has faced renewed scrutiny after the rescue of 402 children allegedly placed in welfare homes for indoctrination by members of its affiliate, Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH). Many children are believed to have been trafficked and abused. Authorities have arrested 159 individuals, and a 19-year-old employee linked to GISBH has been charged with child abuse. The group, banned since 1994, continues to be monitored for its extremist ties.

September 14, 2024
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