Malaysian authorities say they have broken up a network that used social-media channels to recruit Bangladeshi migrant workers and funnel money to the Islamic State militant group. Thirty-six Bangladeshi nationals were detained in coordinated raids that began on 24 April and were carried out in three phases across the states of Selangor and Johor, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told reporters. Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said five of the suspects have been charged under Malaysia’s anti-terrorism statutes, while 15 have been served deportation orders. The remaining 16 are being held under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act pending further investigation, and additional arrests have not been ruled out. Police believe the group operated closed WhatsApp and Telegram cells to spread extremist ideology, collect funds and recruit fighters. Intelligence suggests the network counted between 100 and 150 members, each paying an annual fee of about RM500 (roughly US$118). Money was allegedly transferred via e-wallets and international remittance services to Islamic State operatives in Syria and to affiliates in Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry has formally asked Kuala Lumpur for detailed information on the detainees and has pledged to prosecute anyone found to have supported militant activities. Malaysian officials said no local citizens were involved but vowed to keep tightening security measures to prevent the country from being used as a base for foreign extremist groups.