Cops seize fake medals, emblems from telco director

 

Bukit Aman CCID director Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said police received a report from the Pahang palace regarding the suspect’s improper use of the Darjah Kebesaran Seri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: 

Police have seized several fake medals and emblems from a director of a telecommunications company who is accused of using a fake 

Datuk Seri

 title.

Bukit Aman commercial crime investigation department (CCID) director Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said police received a report from the Pahang palace regarding the suspect’s improper use of the Darjah Kebesaran Seri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang.

Investigations are ongoing to identify other suspects involved in the syndicate using fake Pahang titles,

 he said in a statement here yesterday.

He said the director could be charged under Section 3(1)(a) of the Pahang Emblems, Titles, and Awards (Prevention of Improper Use) (Enactment 18) 2017, for using fake titles for business purposes.

If convicted, the offender could face a fine of not less than RM250,000 and not exceeding RM500,000, or a jail term of not less than one year and not exceeding five years, or both,

 he added. - FMT