Malaysian immigration authorities have arrested 88 foreigners, including 64 Thais, in a crackdown on sex trafficking activities at three locations in Ipoh city.
The operation took place at a hotel and two entertainment venues suspected of offering sex services on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Perak’s Immigration Department reported that the detainees included 78 women and 10 men, aged between 21 and 46. Among the detained, 64 were Thai nationals, while the others comprised 13 Vietnamese, four Nepalis, three Indians, three Bangladeshis, and one Sri Lankan.
An official stated that the detainees faced multiple offenses but did not provide specific details about the charges.
Ipoh, the state capital of Perak, is roughly halfway between the Thai border and Kuala Lumpur, about 300 kilometers from Sadao district in Songkhla.
This operation marks the second major crackdown on prostitution involving Thais in less than a week. Last Friday, 22 Thai women were arrested in raids in the Malaysian capital and neighboring Selangor state.
