Malaysian police rescue 23 Vietnamese women

PoliceMalaysiaraided a karaoke place inKuala Lumpurand rescued 23 Vietnamese womenMalemay be a victim of human trafficking.

Women brought to Malaysia to work illegally, including for sexual services - Photo: foo.my

The operation, led by deputy chief inspector of the anti-trafficking squad Nor Omar Sappi, raided a two-storey karaoke centre in Menara PGRM, Cheras at 1am on March 3.Mr Sappi said the women, aged 19-35, used visitor visas to enter.Malaysiaand they violated immigration lawsMalaysiabecause not allowed to work on a visitor visa.

“However, we believe that these women are victims of a human trafficking ring that lures women here in the hope of finding work, but instead takes them to the Klang Valley to work illegally, including in the sex trade,” the newspaper reported.Malaysia The Starquoted Mr. Sappi.

There were about 40 customers in the karaoke center and the police team that raided the center had 20 people. The karaoke center had a legal operating certificate and also had rooms for rent.

According to Tuoitre-M