September 11th 2024.
Malaysian authorities have taken swift action to rescue innocent children from a shocking case of exploitation and sexual abuse. The Inspector-General of Police, Razarudin Husain, revealed that 402 children were rescued and 171 suspects were arrested in a recent raid on 20 welfare homes connected to an Islamic business group. This heartbreaking situation involved children as young as 1 and as old as 17 who were subjected to unthinkable acts by those who were supposed to care for them.
The raid, which took place on Wednesday, was a result of thorough investigations into reports of child abandonment, deviant teachings, and sexual assault at the welfare homes operated by Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings. The children, 201 boys and 201 girls, were rescued from 18 homes in central Selangor state and two in southern Negeri Sembilan state. The suspects, consisting of 66 men and 105 women, included religious teachers and caretakers who were entrusted with the well-being of these children.
According to Razarudin, the children at these homes were not only victims of sexual abuse by their caretakers but were also forced to abuse each other. He revealed in a televised news conference that the children were denied medical attention and some were even physically harmed as punishment for their mistakes. The inhumane treatment of these innocent children has left the entire nation in shock and disbelief.
Further investigations have uncovered that Global Ikhwan, the organization running these welfare homes, used religious beliefs to exploit the children and solicit donations. Razarudin shared that the children in these homes were actually members of the organization, placed there by their parents since they were infants. As investigations continue, the children will undergo medical assessments to determine the full extent of the abuse they endured.
It has been reported that Global Ikhwan was founded by Ashaari Mohamad, the leader of an Islamic sect called Al Arqam. However, the government banned this sect in 1994 for its heretical teachings. Despite the death of Ashaari in 2010, the organization has undergone various rebranding efforts. Recently, it has come under scrutiny from Islamic authorities for allegedly promoting the same deviant teachings as the banned sect.
In response to the allegations, Global Ikhwan released a statement denying any involvement in the exploitation of children. However, they did not address the claims of sexual abuse that have surfaced. The organization stated that they will cooperate with authorities and will not tolerate any illegal activities, especially those involving the exploitation of children.
On their website, Global Ikhwan boasts a wide range of businesses and a large number of employees, with branches in 20 countries. However, their involvement in such heinous acts has cast a dark shadow over their reputation. As the nation grapples with this shocking revelation, it is a reminder that no business or organization is above the law and the well-being of innocent children must always be a top priority.
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