On Global: Timeline of the GISBH case as of September 27

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KUALA LUMPUR — The Op Global introduced to combat child exploitation activities and allegations of religious fanaticism linked to GlSB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) has now entered phase four.

Since the first phase of Op Global, which launched in early September, more than 300 individuals, including GISBH top management, have been arrested, 572 victims have been rescued and seven suspects have been charged in court on 29 charges.

Here is the updated chronology of the case from September 26-27, 2024:

September 26

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police propose to search and seize GISBH-related buildings in Sabah and Sarawak after determining that they were no longer in use and working with related agencies to do so.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) recently issued compounds totaling RM4.4 million to 12 GISBH-linked companies, with its minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali stating that the compounds were issued after a report of the Companies Commission of Malaysia had revealed that they have not filed their annual accounts and accounts.

In Selangor, a religious teacher was sentenced to 10 years in jail by a sessions court here for abusing three boys by caning them and pressing his knee on a boy’s chest at two GISBH-linked schools.

In KelantanKelantan Mufti Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad is not helping the department to rush into issuing a fatwa against GISBH and was still gathering evidence before issuing a fatwa on the organization’s beliefs and practices, while the Kota Bharu-Islamic Municipal Council City (MPKB-BRI) confirmed that 19 GISBH businesses in the capital were no longer operating.

Meanwhile, a principal of an integrated school in Pasir Puteh was remanded in custody for five days from today to assist in a GISBH-related case.

In Negeri Sembilan, The Seremban Syariah Lower Court approved a bail application by the Negeri Sembilan Islamic Affairs Department (JHEAINS) against the director and deputy director of a madrasah in Rembau to facilitate investigation into an attempt to revive the teachings of Aurad Muhammadiah.

September 27

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said police were monitoring financial transactions and assets of GlSBH in the country, and an essential person who managed GISBH funds was arrested in Butterworth, Penang last Saturday.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim issued a statement announcing that the government would continue to ensure that the police investigation into GISBH remains transparent, while 543 children rescued under Op Global would receive counseling and education.

In Kelantan, The Kota Bharu Magistrate’s Court extended the remand of four persons by three days to facilitate investigation into the GISBH case.

In Perak, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad would seek an audience with Perak Sultan and Sultan Nazrin Shah to present a full report on the GISBH activities in the state.

In Pahang, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government would leave it to the authorities to handle enforcement actions and investigations against GISBH-related individuals and buildings in the state. — BERNAMA

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