Sunday, July 31, 2022

Nine cops arrested over extortion of businessman

 

A report about extortion was filed by a 32-year-old businessman on July 26.

KUALA LUMPUR: Nine policemen were arrested yesterday to assist in the investigation into an extortion case involving a businessman, believed to be related to drugs, in Gombak recently.

Selangor deputy police chief, S Sasikala Devi, said that the policemen held ranks ranging from constable to sub-inspector. They were arrested at about 11am at Gombak district police headquarters.

She said the arrest followed a report received from the 32-year-old businessman on July 26.

“The investigation is being conducted under the Penal Code in addition to the disciplinary investigation which will be carried out,” she said when contacted tonight.

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She said follow-up action against all policemen concerned will also be carried out by Bukit Aman.

The initial check also found that the complainant had a past record related to drugs, she said. - FMT

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