KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Three senior police officers from the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) were detained today to assist in the investigation of an alleged RM1.25 million extortion case.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the three officers, with ranks of ACP (Assistant Commissioner of Police), DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) and Inspector, aged between 38 and 50 years old, were arrested at Jalan Tun Razak today.
"An investigation paper has been opened and based on the preliminary investigations, all the suspects denied being involved in the case," he said, adding the police report was made at 9.20pm yesterday.
However, Razarudin refused to comment further.
The application for remand against all three suspects under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (which requires more investigation before an arrest is made) will be made tomorrow.
The investigation is being carried out by the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Prosecution/Legal Division (D5) of the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, under Section 384 of the Penal Code, which provides for a maximum of 10 years’ jail, a fine, or whipping, or any two of the punishments, if convicted.
He advised the public not to speculate on the case as it could interfere with investigations.
"We will carry out a thorough investigation and are actively gathering intelligence information and sufficient evidence to ensure that all those involved can be brought to justice," Razarudin said.
— Bernama
