KLIA Tout Arrested After RM800 Tourist Scam

A touting driver who allegedly scammed and assaulted two Chinese tourists at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been caught.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed the arrest, revealing that the driver’s Perodua Axia was immediately seized. 

“After our undercover operation at KLIA yesterday, JPJ successfully tracked down and detained the driver. The car has been impounded and an investigation paper has been opened,” he said in a Facebook post, praising JPJ for their quick work.

The incident, which went viral on social media, sparked outrage after the victims shared their ordeal.

The two women had just landed at KLIA2 on September 15 when a man approached them and offered a RM60 ride to their hotel. Thinking it was a fair price, they got into the car, which also had the driver’s wife inside.

But instead of stopping at the hotel, the driver allegedly kept driving into a dark, deserted area before suddenly demanding RM836. 

The women said they were trapped, terrified, and one of them was choked and slapped several times. 

Their calls to police didn’t go through, leaving them feeling helpless until hotel staff heard their screams and rushed to free them. The driver and his wife fled but were later tracked down.

Loke stressed that MOT will not compromise when it comes to passenger safety. 

“These touts not only cheat travellers but damage Malaysia’s image. We will act firmly,” he said.