THE Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB), recently dismantled by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), is believed to have been raising funds and recruiting members for the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Bangladesh.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the group collected funds by charging an annual membership fee of RM500 per person, as well as other voluntary contributions based on members’ financial means.
Initial investigations revealed the group had between 100 and 150 members, all Bangladeshi nationals working in labour sectors such as factories, construction sites, and petrol stations across Malaysia.
“The funds collected were then transferred abroad using e-wallet applications and international money transfer services,” he told a press conference here today.
Mohd Khalid added that the group also used social media platforms and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to recruit new members. – July 4, 2025
