12 Police Personnel Suspended Over Cryptocurrency Theft

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Twelve police personnel have been temporarily suspended from active duties in connection with the theft of cryptocurrency from Chinese nationals.

Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, with statements being taken from those involved. Further actions 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," he 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 here today.

The event was also attended by Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the wife of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Bandar Tun Razak.

Mohd Khalid stressed that the police (PDRM) 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 Datuk Shazeli Kahar confirmed the officers' detention in connection with a cryptocurrency theft that occurred in Kajang earlier this month.

-- BERNAMA