Kuala Lumpur police conducted raids resulting in the arrest of 1,156 individuals involved in illegal gambling and scam activities. The operation, led by Kuala Lumpur police chief Fadil Marsus, specifically targeted World Cup 2026 football bookmaking, leading to 24 detentions related to this activity. Authorities are actively dismantling networks facilitating these illicit operations within the city. The large-scale operation signals a heightened effort to combat illegal gambling and associated criminal enterprises. Further investigations are underway to determine the full extent of the networks and bring additional perpetrators to justice. These arrests represent a significant disruption to illegal betting rings operating in the region. The police have not yet released details regarding the nature of the scams involved beyond mentioning their connection to the arrests.