Sultan Ibrahim expressed deep concern over the matter following news reports on the raids on the welfare homes last week.

“I want a comprehensive investigation to be carried out, and prompt action taken,” the Royal Press Office quoted him as saying in a Facebook post.

He advised all parties to avoid going overboard with their statements and views on the matter, highlighting its sensitive nature.

“His Majesty emphasised that matters relating to the faith of the Muslim community must always be safeguarded and should never be taken lightly,” the office said.

Last Wednesday, police raided 20 welfare homes in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan which authorities had linked to GISBH.

Police said 402 children were rescued and investigations showed that at least 13 of them were allegedly sodomised or taught to sexually assault others.

Among those arrested were an ustaz and a hostel warden.

Earlier today, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said a man who had allegedly assaulted a resident at one of the welfare homes was among those arrested in a raid last week.

In a 70-second video of the incident, which went viral, the boy could be seen crying in pain while the man recording the video repeatedly asked him in a harsh tone why he was acting as such.

Razarudin also confirmed that 96 bank accounts with a total of RM581,552 held by the firm have been frozen pursuant to the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.

Police also ordered for eight vehicles belonging to the company to be seized.