Written By Lisa Murimi
The Islamic Global Ikhwan Group (GISB), a Malaysian religious organization, is facing escalating allegations of human trafficking and child sexual abuse, continuing its criminal activities even after a significant police crackdown.
In September, authorities rescued 402 minors from 20 care homes linked to GISB, leading to the arrest of 171 suspects, including teachers and caretakers.
Since then, the investigations have expanded, with additional arrests uncovering a broader network of exploitation.
Notably, five GISB members, including two managers from a resort in Johor, were charged with multiple counts of human trafficking and sexual abuse.
Reports indicate that some victims, aged between one and 17, suffered severe abuse at care homes, with allegations of sodomy and coerced sexual acts surfacing.
In a recent press conference, GISB lawyers denied the accusations, calling for a fair investigation, while CEO Nasiruddin Mohd Ali acknowledged isolated cases of abuse.
The Malaysian Parliament held a special session to address the situation, with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealing that some children, as young as two, were forcibly separated from their families under the guise of “practical training.”
To date, the crackdown has led to 415 arrests and the rescue of 625 children, with authorities now seeking international assistance from Interpol.
