KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — A parking incident involving a security guard and a woman at a hospital in Selangor last year, which went viral on social media, has since been classified as extortion by the police.
Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof said in the 4pm incident on December 23, 2024, the victim, a local woman, claimed that the security guard had extorted RM50 cash belonging to her mother, allegedly stemming from a parking dispute on the hospital grounds.
"A 55-second video of the incident, uploaded by a TikTok user on May 19, sparked various reactions and outrage from the public regarding the security guard's behaviour," he said in a statement today.
The security guard allegedly took advantage of visitors parking in unauthorised spots by demanding money and making harsh threats.
Naazron said the 31-year-old victim filed a police report yesterday at 11.27pm.
"Following the report, the 28-year-old security guard was arrested on the same day and is now remanded for two days until tomorrow to assist in the investigation," he said.
The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion and Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955.
Naazron urged those with information on this incident to contact Insp Ghazali Zulkifli at 016-9140758 or the nearest police station.
— Bernama
