Malaysian cops busted a dangerous terror network run by Bangladeshi workers living across the country. The Islamic State supporters used Facebook to spread their twisted messages and hunt for new recruits. Police tracked down the group after spotting suspicious social media accounts posting extremist content from Malaysian internet addresses. The terror cell targeted migrant workers at factories, construction sites, and gas stations to build their ranks. Investigators found between 100 and 150 people connected to the secret WhatsApp groups.
The militants used popular apps like Telegram and WhatsApp to share propaganda videos and organize underground meetings. Terror supporters paid yearly fees of 500 ringgit to fund the radical movement back home in Bangladesh. They also collected money through Touch n Go and international transfer services to send cash to Syria. The group held religious classes to brainwash new members and expand their deadly influence. Cell leaders made online pledges of loyalty before taking charge of fresh recruitment areas.
Police arrested 36 Bangladesh nationals during raids that started back in April across Selangor and Johor states. Top cop Mohd Khalid Ismail warned that Malaysia risks becoming a staging ground for international terrorists. Authorities plan to send minor players back to Bangladesh and prosecute the serious offenders in Malaysian courts. The security chief fears these hidden networks could damage the country's reputation and harm diplomatic relationships. Officers promise to protect national security at all costs against foreign militant threats.
The militants used popular apps like Telegram and WhatsApp to share propaganda videos and organize underground meetings. Terror supporters paid yearly fees of 500 ringgit to fund the radical movement back home in Bangladesh. They also collected money through Touch n Go and international transfer services to send cash to Syria. The group held religious classes to brainwash new members and expand their deadly influence. Cell leaders made online pledges of loyalty before taking charge of fresh recruitment areas.
Police arrested 36 Bangladesh nationals during raids that started back in April across Selangor and Johor states. Top cop Mohd Khalid Ismail warned that Malaysia risks becoming a staging ground for international terrorists. Authorities plan to send minor players back to Bangladesh and prosecute the serious offenders in Malaysian courts. The security chief fears these hidden networks could damage the country's reputation and harm diplomatic relationships. Officers promise to protect national security at all costs against foreign militant threats.
