Sixteen sex workers, 11 of whom are Vietnam nationals, along with four Thai nationals and a local, were detained.
Johor police chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the pimp also provided security at the premises together with a local and the two Indian nationals, while the other six acted as transporters.“Using a social media application, the syndicate would show pictures of the women to customers, who upon making their choice would be given a location.
Comm Ayob said each of the sex workers was paid between RM100 and RM120 for a service while the transporters were given between RM4 and RM10 depending on the distance.“Based on the investigation, the syndicate started operating in May this year,” he said, adding that police also seized several items including 37 mobile phones, three bags that contained 346 condoms, two tubes of lubricant, four cars and RM14,511 in cash.