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Police, MACC cooperate in online gambling probe involving politicians

IGP says authorities committed to preventing activities that harm community, country

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 17 Jun 2023 8:00AM

Police, MACC cooperate in online gambling probe involving politicians
According to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, the element of political influence in online gambling has become a major obstacle for the ministry, police, and government as they strive to combat this issue. – Pixabay pic, June 17, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission are sharing information to verify online gambling activities involving politicians.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said they have received information regarding the matter and investigations are underway.

“PDRM reiterates its commitment not to allow activities that can cause harm to the community and the country, and all measures taken are based on the law,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Yesterday, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed in the Dewan Rakyat that there is an element of political patronage in online gambling activities in this country.

Saifuddin said that element is the biggest obstacle for the ministry, police, and government as a whole, in their efforts to address the issue. – Bernama, June 17, 2023

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