Another son of GISBH
chairman, Al-Arqam
founder arrested
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the duo, both 32, were among seven more people detained in raids from last night to early this morning.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said another son of the late founder of the banned Al-Arqam sect, Ashaari Mohammad, was also arrested early this morning, Harian Metro reported.
Razarudin said the duo, both 32, were among seven detained following raids on four locations in Temerloh, Pahang; Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan; and Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan, from 11pm yesterday to 4am today.
“The detainees, aged between 32 and 35, are all members of GISBH’s Remaja Pembela Ummah group.
he said.They were arrested to assist in the investigation under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Act 2022,
Yesterday, police obtained a seven-day remand order against 19 members of the company’s top management, including Nasiruddin.
The 19, including seven women aged between 25 and 65, will be remanded until Sept 25.
Among them were the sons (one each) of Nasiruddin and Ashaari.
They are being investigated under Section 32(a) of the Child Act 2001, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 14 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants (Amendment) Act 2022.
On Sept 11, police rescued 402 children from 20 welfare homes in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan which the authorities had linked to GISBH. They also arrested 171 people, including an ustaz and a hostel warden.
According to the police, investigations showed that at least 13 of the children were allegedly sodomised or taught to sexually assault others.
Four people linked to the company have since been charged with numerous offences, including sexual assault.
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