22 Charged in Malaysia for Organized Crime Tied to Child Abuse Scandal

Members of an Islamic business group, including its CEO, face charges after hundreds of children were rescued from alleged abuse at welfare homes.

Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) is linked to the banned Islamic sect Al Arqam, known for deviant teachings.
Authorities have accused GISB of human trafficking, money laundering, and systematic abuse of children in its care.
The case has sparked public outrage and demands for improved child protection and monitoring of childcare facilities.
The suspects, including GISB's CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali and his family, face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
The trial is set to commence at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on December 23, with the defense planning to challenge the charges.