KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened an investigation paper and arrested three senior police officers around Jalan Tun Razak to assist with an investigation related to a police report on extortion amounting to RM1.25 million.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain the arrests were made against senior police officers holding the ranks of assistant commissioner of police (ACP), deputy superintendent of police (DSP), and inspector, aged between 38 and 50.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that all suspects denied their involvement in the case, which is currently under investigation.
"An application for remand under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code will be submitted tomorrow.
"The investigation is being conducted by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division (D5) and Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Unit under Section 384 of the Penal Code," he said in a statement.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine, whipping, or any two of these punishments.
Razarudin said the case is still under investigation, therefore, the public should refrain from making any comments or speculations that could interfere with the ongoing investigation.
He assured the public that the police would conduct a thorough investigation and are actively gathering intelligence and substantial evidence to ensure that all individuals involved can be brought to justice.
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HL: Three senior police officers arrested in relation to extortion case amounting RM1.25 mln - IGP Razarudin
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KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened an investigation paper and arrested three senior police officers around Jalan Tun Razak to assist with an investigation related to a police report on extortion amounting to RM1.25 million.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain the arrests were made against senior police officers holding the ranks of assistant commissioner of police (ACP), deputy superintendent of police (DSP), and inspector, aged between 38 and 50.
"Preliminary investigations revealed that all suspects denied their involvement in the case, which is currently under investigation.
"An application for remand under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code will be submitted tomorrow.
"The investigation is being conducted by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division (D5) and Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Unit under Section 384 of the Penal Code," he said in a statement.
The offence carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, a fine, whipping, or any two of these punishments.
Razarudin said the case is still under investigation, therefore, the public should refrain from making any comments or speculations that could interfere with the ongoing investigation.
He assured the public that the police would conduct a thorough investigation and are actively gathering intelligence and substantial evidence to ensure that all individuals involved can be brought to justice.