Immigration officers detained 19 women from Uzbekistan, Indonesia and Vietnam, all between the ages of 17 and 38. Also nabbed were three local men believed to be pimps.
Authorities also seized RM12,629, a Mercedes Benz and a Proton Exora during the operation.
Immigration director-general Mustafar Ali was quoted as saying the syndicate housed the women in the highly-secured apartment with a strict visitor policy.
“We believe the ring has been operating for two months, offering sex services via social media application WeChat.
“Checks showed that some of the women entered the country using social passes while some had no documents on them.
“We have taken all the foreigners in custody while we investigate the case,” he told Asiaone.
Asiaone also reported that customers paid between RM240 and RM350 for a session with the Uzbekistan women.