KOTA BARU: Police will continue to monitor a local branch of a company suspected of being involved in a child exploitation case.
Acting Kelantan police chief, Deputy Commissioner Mohd Ali Tamby, said that the investigation is primarily overseen by Bukit Aman.
"So far, no reports have been filed in Kelantan against the company, but Bukit Aman will keep a close watch on the situation," he added.
Yesterday, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police rescued 402 minors from alleged exploitation in a major operation across two states today, codenamed Op Global.
The victims, aged between one and 17, were allegedly exploited at 20 welfare homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan.
Razarudin said the victims, who were locals, had endured various forms of exploitation and abuse including being sodomised.
The 201 boys and 201 girls from 18 charity homes in Selangor and two in Negri Sembilan were rescued between 6am and 11am.
On Saturday, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said police had opened investigation into a company over its alleged involvement in a child exploitation case.
Ayob Khan also confirmed that four police reports were lodged in Selangor against the company.