- Investigations into the alleged extortion of a foreigner by police personnel have led to the arrest of the complainant after checks showed he was wanted for scam crimes in China.
- Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the discovery was made after checks with Interpol.
- Interpol revealed that the complainant is actually a Chinese national wanted in China for fraud-related offences involving scam activities.
- Authorities found discrepancies in the passport submitted by the complainant, which stated he was born in Pontianak, Indonesia, whereas Interpol records indicated his place of birth is China.
- The complainant was arrested alongside two others on July 27, though one of the arrested women was later released after her immigration documents were confirmed to be authentic.
- Both remaining suspects have been remanded for 14 days, with investigations being conducted under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Passports Act 1966.
- The complainant and his two female companions alleged that a group of between 12 and 15 individuals, including a woman, introduced themselves as police officers before raiding their condominium unit along Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
- After being brought to Kuala Lumpur contingent headquarters, two police officers allegedly instructed the complainant to transfer a sum of money into a bank account provided by them in order to avoid being detained.
- Fearing arrest, the complainant transferred the money as instructed.
Police investigations into the alleged extortion of RM2 million from a foreigner have led to the arrest of the complainant, a Chinese national, after Interpol checks revealed he was wanted for fraud-related offences in China.13
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus stated that the complainant, along with two female companions, claimed that a group of 12 to 15 individuals, posing as police officers, raided their condominium on Jalan Ampang. The group allegedly demanded money to avoid detention.
Fearing arrest, the complainant transferred the money as instructed by two officers at the Kuala Lumpur contingent headquarters. However, discrepancies in the complainant's passport raised suspicions, leading to his arrest on July 27, alongside two others, one of whom was later released after her immigration documents were verified.459
In total, 15 policemen have been arrested in connection with the case, with investigations ongoing under the Immigration Act 1959/63 and the Passports Act 1966. The situation highlights the complexities of the case, as the alleged victim is now implicated in serious criminal activities.
Authorities continue to investigate the matter, aiming to uncover the full extent of the alleged extortion scheme and the roles of those involved.
“The complainant, a Chinese national, was arrested alongside two others on July 27, with one woman later released after her immigration documents were confirmed. Authorities found discrepancies in the complainant's passport, which claimed he was born in Indonesia, while Interpol records indicated his birthplace as China.”
The Star
