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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has thanked the Malaysian government for investigating and arresting Zobaidul Amin, who is accused of international child sexual exploitation
In a statement yesterday, 5 March, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said Malaysian police arrested Zobaidul in September 2022 before charging him with 13 counts related to the possession and production of child pornography.
The suspect was transferred from Malaysia to Alaska on 4 March to face charges related to his alleged abuse and exploitation of hundreds of minor victims in Alaska, other US states, and abroad.
"The impact of this case is that of international magnitude. It stands as one of the most prolific cases of alleged online child exploitation the US has ever seen," said US attorney Michael J Heyman for the District of Alaska.
"We are grateful for the steady, strong collaboration among the Justice Department's Office of International Affairs, law enforcement agencies, and Malaysian partners that made this transfer possible, enabling us to move forward and seek justice for victims."
FBI director Kash Patel also thanked the Malaysian government for assisting in the case.
The @FBI and our great partners have arrested Zobaidul Amin, 28, a Bangladeshi national who has been wanted since 2022 on charges including running an international child sexual exploitation enterprise.
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) March 5, 2026
As of last night, Amin was transferred by FBI Anchorage from Malaysia back… pic.twitter.com/9tikZxQzky
Zobaidul was a medical student at a private university in Kuala Lumpur
When he was arrested, then-PDRM secretary Noorsiah Saaduddin said Zobaidul was suspected of using social media to communicate with children from the US, and coerced them into providing him with pornographic materials.
FBI worked with Malaysian police to arrest Zobaidul in Seremban in 2022, and its special agent Caitlin McAlister later testified during court proceedings, reported FMT.
In the US, Zobaidul faces a maximum penalty of 20 years to life in prison if convicted.
Besides child sexual exploitation, he also faces charges of cyberstalking, aggravated identity theft, and wire fraud in the US.
Zobaidul Amin appearing at Seremban Sessions Court in 2022.
Image via FMTIf you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:
1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)
Operating hours: 24-hour
Contact: +603-30008858
SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058
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2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)
Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am – 4.30pm)
Contact: +603-78770224
WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)
Operating hours: Weekdays (9am – 5pm)
Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340
WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)
Contact: +6082-422660
SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 2pm)
Contact: +6088-280200
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)
Operating hours: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)
Contact: +6016-2273065 | +6016-7213065
WhatsApp: +6016-7213065
Email: [email protected]
Website | Facebook | Twitter
7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)
Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.
8. HEAL
Contact: 15555
