Man who posed as immigration officer to rob foreigners nabbed

 Police say the suspect would approach foreign nationals, demand their passports, and then flee with their wallets and cash.

Dang Wangi police chief Sazalee Adam said two robbery cases have been solved with the suspect’s arrest. (Facebook pic)

KUALA LUMPUR:

 Police have arrested a man suspected of impersonating an immigration officer to rob foreign nationals.

Dang Wangi police chief Sazalee Adam said the 32-year-old suspect was arrested at 1.30pm here yesterday.

“Police also seized clothing, a motorcycle, a helmet and a food delivery bag believed to have been used by the suspect to carry out the crimes,” he said in a statement.

Sazalee said the suspect’s modus operandi was to pretend to be an immigration officer, approach foreign nationals, demand their passports, and then flee with their wallets and cash.

“With the arrest, police have solved two reported robbery cases. The investigation paper is being finalised and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further action,” he said. - FMT