KUALA LUMPUR: The remand for Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings' (GISB) chief executive officer and 24 others will be extended for another five days.

Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said they would be remanded from today (Sept 30) following a police report lodged by the company's staff over forced labour allegations.

"They will be remanded until Oct 4 to help with investigations under Section 12 of the Anti Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants (ATIPSOM) Act.

"Their remand follows a report lodged by a victim in Cheras, who was allegedly exploited by the suspect.

"This individual claimed to have been working for the company without being paid," he said when contacted today.

It was reported on Sept 25 that police received 10 reports of forced labour allegations involving GISB.

The victims, aged between 14 and their early 20s, came forward following a public appeal by the authorities.

The incidents allegedly occurred in several locations including Miri, Rawang, and Alor Star, from 2013 to 2024.

GISB has been under scrutiny following police raids on Sept 11 at 20 welfare homes allegedly operated by the organisation, which led to the rescue of 402 people, the majority of whom are children.

Subsequent screenings revealed that many of the children had suffered physical and emotional abuse, with 13 reportedly victims of sexual assault, including sodomy.

GISB has denied all allegations of child exploitation and abuse.

A total of 34 GISB members have since been rearrested under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma) following the expiration of their remand on Sept 25.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2024/09/1113015/remand-extended-gisb-ceo-and-24-others