JOHOR BARU, Feb. 5 -- The Johor Immigration Dept said foreigners who were caught begging in night markets in the city here yesterday were found to be making up to RM600 per day from their illegal activities.
Johor Immigration director Datuk Mohd Rusdi Mohd Darus said the revelation was made following two raids conducted at night markets in Kampung Melayu Majidee and Taman Abad here yesterday.
He said immigration enforcement conducted the raids against the foreigners at 7pm based on public complaints.
"A total of 18 foreigners, between the ages of 40 and 69, were arrested during the two raids.
"Those arrested were four men from China, four men from Thailand, three men and a woman from Cambodia. In addition, there were also two men and tw...