In a significant development in Sri Lanka, Deshabandu Tennakoon, the suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP), surrendered to the Matara Magistrate’s Court on March 19, 2025, after evading arrest for 20 days. He has been remanded until March 20, 2025, in connection with a deadly shooting incident that occurred in 2023 at the W15 Hotel…
In the past, Malaysia’s intelligence force, particularly the Special Branch within the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), was renowned internationally and recognized as one of the best in the world. Their effectiveness in countering security threats was evident in their success in detecting and assisting the Indonesian government in capturing the militant group led by Nordin…
Internal Asia News (IAN) has taken an interest in a recent case involving three Indonesian nationals suspected of robbery who were shot dead by the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). The swift action taken by RMP prompted IAN to conduct a study and analysis of public opinion in Malaysia regarding the level of trust in the…
Sepang – The police successfully neutralized three foreign criminals categorized as violent and dangerous in an incident at Desa Vista early this morning. The three male individuals, aged between 35 and 40, were believed to be actively involved in criminal activities, including robbery and burglary, across Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, and Kuala Lumpur since last year….
A punk rock duo from Central Java, Indonesia, has sparked debate over freedom of expression after being pressured to retract a song criticizing police corruption. Sukatani, known for their bold lyrics, issued a public apology and removed their track “Bayar, Bayar, Bayar” from streaming platforms following alleged intimidation by law enforcement officers. The song, which…
A Synthetic Drug Boom In March 2025, Southeast Asia’s Golden Triangle—spanning Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand—is once again the world’s methamphetamine epicenter. UNODC data from 2022 showed record meth seizures, a trend holding strong after a $1.05 billion synthetic drug bust in September 2024, reported by INTERPOL. Myanmar’s post-2021 coup chaos has turbocharged production, with militias…
A Billion-Dollar Industry Evolves By March 2025, Southeast Asia’s cybercrime epidemic has ballooned into a multi-billion-dollar scourge, driven by tech-savvy syndicates. A UNODC report from October 2024 estimated regional scam losses at $18 billion to $37 billion in 2023, a tally likely rising as artificial intelligence supercharges fraud. From “pig butchering” romance scams to crypto…
A Persistent Scourge Fueled by Organized Crime As of March 2025, human trafficking continues to haunt Southeast Asia, with organized crime networks ensnaring millions in a web of exploitation. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) warned in August 2023 that at least 100,000 people are held in Cambodia’s scam compounds alone, a…
Crime in Asia continues to make headlines, with a series of shocking incidents unfolding in early March 2025. From a dramatic train hijacking in Pakistan to a chilling rape case in Delhi and a violent stabbing in Bangkok, these events spotlight the diverse challenges facing law enforcement across the region. Below, we dive into the…
Jakarta – A former Inspector General of the Indonesian police has been sentenced to death for orchestrating the premeditated murder of his personal bodyguard, a case that has drawn significant public attention for months. Ferdy Sambo, who previously served as the Head of Internal Affairs for the Indonesian Police, received the sentence from a panel…