KUALA LUMPUR – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has issued a stern warning to the mastermind and members of the criminal group known as ‘Geng Kapten Praba’, who have fled overseas.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar said police efforts to track down the gang are ongoing and assured that they will not escape justice.
“You can run, but you can never hide from us. We will get you,” he declared during the Thaneer Panthal programme held in conjunction with the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves today.
Kumar revealed that the group’s leader, believed to be behind a string of robberies and shootings, had fled using illegal border routes or “rat trails” to avoid detection.
International manhunt
The gang is being pursued under Op Jack Sparrow and is believed to have used India and Thailand as hideouts since September last year.
Three suspects were arrested in Mumbai, India, last Sunday after failing in their attempt to enter the United Kingdom. They were charged at the Sepang Sessions Court upon their return to Malaysia on Wednesday.
Separately, Kumar highlighted PDRM’s ongoing community outreach, noting that 88 officers and personnel took part in today’s programme, which has been held annually for 38 years.
“The police force is known for enforcement actions, but we are here to be part of the community and to share for the good of our country,” he said.
PDRM distributed more than 1,000 goodie bags containing information on the National Scam Response Centre to raise awareness about scam-related crimes.
Kumar also reminded Thaipusam visitors to observe religious customs and regulations to ensure the celebration proceeds smoothly and safely. – January 31, 2026