Cops raid illegal basement KTV in KL, 52 people detained
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur raided an illegal karaoke outlet hidden in a luxury residential complex, resulting in 52 arrests. The operation targeted an unlicensed venue that provided entertainment services, including the employment of foreign guest relations officers.
Why it matters
The raid highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to combat illegal entertainment operations and immigration violations.
KUALA LUMPUR: An exclusive karaoke outlet operating illegally from the basement parking area of a luxury residential complex in Taman Leng Seng has been raided, leading to the detention of 52 people.
The group includes dozens of suspected guest relations officers (GROs).
The raid, codenamed Ops Gegar, was carried out at about 1am on Saturday (July 11) by the Kuala Lumpur Immigration Department with the assistance of Kuala Lumpur City Hall. Authorities believe the unlicensed entertainment outlet had installed three heavy security doors and closed-circuit television cameras at every entrance to avoid detection.
The premises, believed to have been operating for about two months, admitted only regular customers and featured more than 10 karaoke rooms alongside several rear exits used as escape routes.
During the operation, a local woman in her 50s suspected of acting as the establishment "mummy" denied managing the foreign GROs.
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