Details of Jordanian children's rescue emerge
Malaysian authorities announced the dismantling of a network suspected of exploiting and smuggling children for begging. The operation led to the rescue of 17 Jordanian children in Kuala Lumpur during a nationwide security operation across the Bukit Bintang and Chao Khet areas. The operation, which involved 13 raids and house searches, resulted in the detention of 15 individuals — seven men and eight women — all of Jordanian nationality, aged between 21 and 49. Authorities are investigating their connections to the children. Investigations revealed that the group was earning between 500 and 1,000 Malaysian ringgits daily by exploiting children for begging, using kids aged from three months to 14 years old in busy public places to collect money from passersby. Authorities possess evidence including 32 Jordanian passports, 14 mobile phones, and five strollers. They also warn of a broader network involved in transporting and exploiting children, with ongoing investigations to determine legal responsibilities. Exploiting children carries sentences of life imprisonment. The police emphasize their continued efforts to combat this phenomenon and protect children.
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