KUALA LUMPUR: Police have opened 103 investigation papers (IP) against Global Ikhwan Services & Business (GISB) Holdings since they first launched Op Global on Sept 11.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said 98 of these cases were investigated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), including one under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma).
The remaining cases involve the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla) and various other offences.
Razarudin said so far 63 cases have been solved, with 22 prosecuted, and the remaining 41 have been classified as requiring 'no further action' (NFA) by the deputy public prosecutor (DPP).
"The remaining 40 IPs are still under investigation and are being reviewed by investigating officers and the DPP," Razarudin was quoted saying to Harian Metro in an exclusive interview yesterday.
He said all in a total of 416 individuals were arrested during Op Global, comprising 189 men and 227 women, the majority of whom were adults aged 18 and above.
"Of those arrested, 43 individuals have been charged with various offences, including 22 under Section 130 of the Penal Code.
Whereas another 168 individuals were released on police bail, while remaining 201 were freed unconditionally.
"Two individuals were also handed over to the Immigration Department for deportation, while another two were referred to the Kedah State Islamic Affairs Department," he said.
Police operations, he said are still ongoing, with investigations and arrests to be carried based on credible complaints or reasonable suspicion.
Asked whether GISB's activities in the country have been completely halted, Razarudin said dismantling the group required a comprehensive and continuous approach involving various stakeholders.
"The organisation is a long-standing, well-structured entity adept at manipulating its members through ideology, religious deviation, and exploitation of vulnerable groups, including women and children.
"The members of GISBH are often deeply indoctrinated, displaying high levels of loyalty to their leaders and the deviant teachings propagated by the organisation," he added.
Razarudin said the government has established a special task force, coordinated by the National Security Council (NSC), to aggressively tackle GISB's activities.
"This includes addressing violations of criminal and Syariah laws, as well as rehabilitation efforts for rescued members and victims.
"The task force's objective is to ensure the group's activities are fully eradicated, whether they involve criminal offences or Syariah violations," Razarudin said.
It was earlier reported that therewere elements of abuse at a welfare homes under a company associated with a well-known Islamic product organisation.