Police suspend 12 cops over cryptocurrency theft
Twelve police personnel have been temporarily suspended from active duties in connection with the theft of cryptocurrency from Chinese nationals.
Inspector-General of Police Khalid Ismail confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with statements being taken from those involved. Further action will be decided once the investigation is complete.
"For now, the officers have been assigned to non-operational duties to ensure the investigation proceeds properly," Khalid (above) said after attending the Yayasan Seri Negara donation ceremony and the handover of “zakat wakalah” by PBLT Sdn Bhd at the Cheras district police headquarters today.
The event was also attended by Bandar Tun Razak MP Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, who is also the wife of the prime minister.
Khalid stressed that the police will take strict action against any officers involved in illegal activities.
"We will not tolerate any wrongdoing. If the law is broken, we will take action and press charges where necessary," he said.
On Friday, Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar confirmed the officers' detention in connection with a cryptocurrency theft that occurred in Kajang earlier this month.
- Bernama
