PUTRAJAYA, October 26 — The repatriation of 37 Malaysians, victims of a Macau scam human trafficking syndicate and rescued by the Republic of Peru's police on October 7, will be carried out in stages.
According to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry today, they are scheduled to arrive in the country in groups on October 28, October 29, October 30, and November 1.
The first group, consisting of three individuals, arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today via KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight KL 805.
"At the same time, the Peruvian authorities are still detaining three Malaysians for further investigation based on their domestic laws.
"The ministry expresses its appreciation to the Peruvian government for the excellent cooperation provided to rescue Malaysian citizens and expedite the repatriation process to Malaysia," it said.
The ministry, via the Malaysian Embassy in Lima, will continue to monitor the progress of this case and provide appropriate consular assistance.
— Bernama
