KUALA LUMPUR: Three senior police officers from the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (JSJK) were detained today to assist in the investigation of an alleged RM1.25 million extortion case.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the three officers, with ranks of ACP (Assistant Commissioner of Police), DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) and Inspector, aged between 38 and 50 years old, were taken in around Jalan Tun Razak here.
"An investigation paper has been opened and based on the preliminary investigations, all the suspects denied being involved in the case," he said here today.
He said the police report was made at 9.20 pm yesterday, but refused to comment further.
SPONSORED CONTENT Electrifying windows of opportunity in Sabah - The right policies, collaborations, and strategies can turn emerging opportunities into victories for all parties in Sabah. CHIEF Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor’s 2021 Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya Plan and the Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA) have laid out a road map to an exciting future for all Sabahans, with a target of increasing Sabah’s income levels and GDP per capita from about RM 23,000 to about RM 40,000 by 2030. Read more Razarudin said the application for remand against all three suspects under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (requires more investigation before an arrest is made) will be made tomorrow.
The investigation is being carried out by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division (D5) of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department under Section 384 of the Penal Code which provides for a maximum 10 years’ jail or a fine or whipping, or any two of the punishments, if convicted.
Razarudin advised the public to not speculate the case as it could interfere with investigations.
"We will carry out a thorough investigation and are actively gathering intelligence information and sufficient evidence to ensure that all those involved can be brought to justice," he said.
* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.