Seven police among nine released on MACC bail, handed over to Bukit Aman

KUALA LUMPUR – All individuals on remand in connection investigations on an online gambling and money laundering syndicate, have been released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) bail this evening.

A MACC source said the bail involved nine individuals, including seven police officers and personnel, who were later handed over to Bukit Aman CID for investigation under the Prevention of Crime Act (Poca) 1959, after the case was classified as a syndicated crime.

“They were only released on MACC bail when all of them were needed for further police investigation.

“In other words, they are still not released,” the source told Bernama.

On Friday, Bernama reported that Bukit Aman Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) director Datuk Zamri Yahya said the department had started internal investigations involving various aspects on the detained officers and personnel.

All the officers and personnel involved are suspected of abuse of power, as well as protecting the syndicate and receiving gratifications in the form of cash and other gifts.

Police confirmed eight of the nine individuals, including seven police personnel released on MACC bail this evening, had been detained to give statements on gambling activities around Kuala Lumpur.

Bukit Aman CID director, Datuk Huzir Mohamed said another person who is a civilian was released.

“All of them were detained today to record their initial statements for further investigations, three of them including the prime suspect are expected to be remanded tomorrow for further investigations,” he said when contacted. –  Bernama, October 11, 2020