Kuala Lampur, Oct. 31 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 - Police have confirmed that 130 Malaysians were recently detained by Pakistani authorities in Rawalpindi over their alleged involvement in a cybercrime syndicate.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police are working closely with Pakistani authorities through the Foreign Ministry to obtain full details of the detentions.

He said the matter has been referred to the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director for further action, and a team of investigators may be sent to Pakistan to monitor the progress of the investigation.

"Some of them (the Malaysians detained) have visas and some have expired.

"The Pakistani government is assisting us as...