KUALA LUMPUR – Senior police officers are among those facing action over their suspected links to individuals detained as part of investigations into Macau Scam and online gambling syndicates.
The probe has led to an overhaul in the force involving some 20 cops.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said transferring out officers suspected of involvement is the first step.
He did not rule out the possibility of more cops facing action.
“Action has been taken. The first step is to transfer them out of the ‘sensitive’ place. The second step is, if there is evidence, further action will be taken,” he told Bernama here today, after visiting former prime minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
“If I am not mistaken, there are 20 personnel. There will be more transfers. There is nothing sensational about this.
“If it happens, we will investigate. When there are facts, we take action.”
Hamid previously said all officers and personnel assigned to the Anti-Vice, Gambling and Secret Societies Division, Criminal Investigation Department and Narcotics Crime Investigation Department will first be screened by a special committee at Bukit Aman to ensure they are of high integrity.
On October 7, 10 people, including eight policemen, were detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to facilitate investigations into money laundering in relation to Macau Scam and online gambling activities.
The alleged involvement of the senior cops was detected following MACC’s arrest of several celebrities and cosmetics entrepreneurs on suspicion of being involved in the said activities. – Bernama, November 16, 2020
