KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — A British couple running the YouTube channel ‘TREAD the globe’ have confirmed communicating with the police over the investigation into a viral video which showed a policeman asking for an RM100 bribe to settle a speeding summons.
In a Facebook post, the couple known as Chris and Marianne said unedited video footage of the incident had been provided to the police.
“We can confirm that we have been communicating with the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department of the Royal Malaysia Police.
“We have provided them with the unedited video footage, date, time, and incident location. They have apologised and confirmed they are fully investigating this incident and there is no outstanding speeding ticket,” they said.
The couple added they would post further updates when available and that the incident would not affect their love for Malaysia.
On Tuesday (January 30), three traffic policemen were arrested in connection to a viral video posted by a British couple alleging that a policeman had asked for an RM100 bribe to settle a summons issued for speeding.
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said the three — aged between 37 and 42 — from the state’s Traffic Enforcement Investigation Department were arrested to assist with investigations.
— Bernama
