Global Ikhwan child abuse scandal
One of the children's homes raided by PDRM on 11 September. | |
| Date | 11 September 2024 – ongoing |
|---|---|
| Location | Malaysia |
| Type | Child exploitation, human trafficking, sexual abuse |
| Motive | Alleged child exploitation and sexual assault |
| Target | Children at GISB welfare homes |
| Perpetrator | GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd |
| Inquiries | AMLA, ATIPSOM, SOACA and SOSMA |
| Arrests | 415 |
| Rescued | 625 |
| Coordinating agencies | |
On 11 September 2024, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) initiated Operation Global (Op Global; Malay: Operasi Global) to investigate reports of child neglect and sexual abuse at children's homes associated with Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd). Throughout the investigation, police rescued a total of 625 victims, aged between two and 28 years. As of 23 October 2024, 415 arrests have been made, with 60 individuals detained under SOSMA.