KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — The chief executive officer of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) and 23 other senior officials are expected to remain in police custody as investigations continue into alleged forced labour offences.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that the 24 individuals, initially remanded under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act (Atipsom), were re-arrested after their initial remand ended on September 30, according to a report in the New Straits Times today.

A five-day remand was granted, which is set to expire on October 4.

"We plan to apply for an extension of the remand order once it expires,” Razarudin said when contacted.

So far, 93 GISBH members are under remand, while 34 others are being held under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma).

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