KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has announced that 34 individuals linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holding Sdn Bhd (GISBH), whose remand period ended today, will be re-arrested under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma).
"Another 127 individuals have been released on bail after their remand period ended, and we advise them to approach the police if they require any welfare support,” he said in a statement today.
Razarudin also noted that the police have obtained a four-day remand extension for 24 GISBH members, including the organisation’s top management, to facilitate investigations under Section 12 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007.
Furthermore, investigations revealed that GISBH's business model is based on adherence to the Aurad Muhammadiah doctrine, a version that promotes excessive devotion to leaders and distorts the true teachings of Islam.
He explained that the group's process resembles indoctrination, instilling a way of life based on blind faith, fully embraced by its followers.
“This doctrine poses a serious threat to national security, particularly to the practice of Islam, as well as the welfare and future of GISBH followers, who are entirely dependent on their leaders,” Razarudin said.
A joint investigation with the Inland Revenue Board revealed that the company has never paid taxes, aligning with police investigations under the Income Tax Act 1967.
Meanwhile, a Facebook post was detected that allegedly sought to raise funds to assist the children of affected GISBH members.
“The public is advised not to fall for this, as it is believed to be an attempt to exploit the current situation,” he cautioned.
The police, through Op Global, which has been ongoing since September 11, have rescued 572 children and teenagers suspected of being abused and exploited by the company.
During the fourth phase of the operation on Saturday (September 21), numerous books, documents, and photographs related to the teachings of al-Arqam and GISBH were seized.
To date, over 300 individuals, including GISBH's top management, have been arrested.
Meanwhile, Razarudin said that a GISBH member will be charged in the Klang Sessions Court tomorrow for the abuse of a child in one of the charity homes associated with the company.
“The man linked to the viral video showing the abuse will be charged tomorrow,” he briefly informed Bernama.
It is understood that the proceedings will take place at 8.45am tomorrow, under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
Last Monday (September 16), the police initiated an investigation after a one-minute and nine-second video clip went viral, showing the boy in pain, allegedly due to being kneed on the chest and neck by the suspect.
The police located the boy among the victims rescued during Op Global, and investigations revealed he has been separated from his father since 2021.
— Bernama
