Officer in e-hailing case failed to declare assets, says IGP

 

The inspector-general of police, Razarudin Husain, said police are awaiting instructions on whether to proceed with charges or to enhance the investigation. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: 

Disciplinary action against a police officer accused of assaulting a disabled e-hailing driver in May was over his failure to declare his assets, the inspector-general of police Razarudin Husain said today.

He said the decision was made after an investigation by Bukit Aman. The necessary actions have been implemented, he said.

“When an officer is detained for wrongdoing, such as drug-related offences, the relevant investigation department will conduct the investigation.

He said the integrity department would review issues such as failure to update the officer’s pocket book, polygamy, travelling abroad without permission and failure to declare assets.

In this case, the officer was found to have failed to declare his assets, leading to the disciplinary action taken against him,

 he said.

Regarding the case of the assault on the disabled e-hailing driver, Razarudin said further instructions are awaited from the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code, and we are waiting for further instructions on whether to proceed with charges or to enhance the investigation,

 he said.

Razarudin elaborated that if any officer is charged, they risk being suspended, and if convicted, possible penalties include suspension without pay.

On June 5, Razarudin reported that the investigation papers concerning the officer suspected of assaulting the e-hailing driver had been referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action.

He said 12 people, including the victim, hotel staff and officials escorting dignitaries, were called to provide statements.

On May 28, a 46-year-old e-hailing driver filed a police report alleging that he was assaulted by a security officer for a VIP entourage in the lobby of a hotel in the capital city. - FMT