July 23, 2024

Justice for Myanmar has revealed that high-ranking Malaysian nationals and officials are involved in online fraud operations based in Myanmar, urging for an investigation into the matter.

Among those implicated are former Deputy Minister in the Malaysian Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim, her husband Abdul Shakor bin Abu Bakar, and former 14K Triad leader Wan Kuok-koi, also known as Broken Tooth. These individuals have been identified as business partners in the Dongmei Park operation in Myawaddy Township, Karen State, Myanmar.

Dr. Mashitah Ibrahim, a member of the United Malays National Organization (UMNO), is currently facing scrutiny for her alleged connections to criminal activities. Despite this, she maintains relationships with top Malaysian politicians and police officials. Dongmei Park was established by Mashitah Ibrahim, Abdul Shakor, and other Malaysian businesspeople, in collaboration with Wan Kuok-koi. Abdul Shakor serves as a director in Dongmei Group, a Hong Kong-registered company operating in Malaysia.

This company has been involved in securing funds from Malaysian investors for investment in Myanmar’s online scam operations, known as “tiger scams.” Consequently, Dongmei Group has been sanctioned by the United States. A recent Deduktif report uncovered cryptocurrency transactions between Mashitah Ibrahim, Abdul Shakor, their family, and Myanmar businessmen.

Muhammad Wafi, the son of Mashitah Ibrahim and Abdul Shakor, attended the launch of Meta X DAO, a cryptocurrency business. This event was also attended by Dato Sri Liong Kee Huat, an initial investor in Meta X DAO and a supporter of Dongmei Park. During a trip to Myawaddy, Wafi engaged in meetings with prominent Myanmar businessmen to discuss investment opportunities.

Justice for Myanmar has called for a thorough investigation into the involvement of these Malaysian nationals in online fraud activities in Myanmar and their potential criminal connections.

Photo – Justice for Myanmar