Malaysian Police Rescue 187 Children, Uncover Widespread Abuse in Islamic Group

Authorities have now rescued 572 children and arrested 156 suspects linked to GISB Holdings amid allegations of severe abuse and fraud.

The rescued children, including 59 under age 5, were found in welfare homes connected to GISB Holdings.
Medical screenings revealed that at least 13 teens were sodomized and 172 children suffered long-term physical and emotional injuries.
Police believe children were instructed to deny knowing their parents as part of a fraudulent scheme to collect donations.
Authorities have frozen 138 bank accounts and seized 14 properties linked to GISB as part of a money laundering probe.
GISB, which has roots in the banned Al Arqam sect, has around 10,000 followers still practicing its teachings despite the group's leaders' arrests.