'Victim' in KL police extortion probe arrested after Interpol check reveals scam charges
A man who reported being a victim of police extortion in Kuala Lumpur was arrested after Interpol checks revealed he was wanted for fraud in China. Additionally, 15 Malaysian police officers have been detained in connection with the alleged extortion scheme.
Why it matters
The case highlights a complex intersection of international crime, immigration fraud, and police corruption, prompting a significant internal investigation within the Malaysian police force.
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations into the alleged extortion of a foreigner by police personnel have led to the arrest of the complainant after checks showed he was wanted for scam crimes in China.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus, in a statement on Tuesday (July 28), said the discovery was made after checks with Interpol.
"However, checks through Interpol revealed that the complainant is actually a Chinese national who is wanted in China for fraud-related offences involving scam activities," Fadil said.
"In addition, authorities found discrepancies in the passport submitted by the complainant. The passport stated that he was born in Pontianak, Indonesia, whereas Interpol records indicated that his place of birth is China," he added.
The complainant was arrested alongside two others on July 27, though one of the arrested women was later released after her immigration documents were confirmed to be authentic.
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