Police Arrest Two Suspects for Impersonating Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Personnel

Key Findings

Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat and his team showed the items seized during the operation at the police headquarters in Kota Bharu. (Bernama pic)

Arrests and Raids

Police arrested two men suspected of impersonating Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission personnel and seized several items related to the agency in Pasir Mas yesterday.

Kelantan police chief Yusoff Mamat said the first suspect, aged 25, was arrested at the Tasek Raja market, and the second, a 31-year-old civil servant, was caught near the Pasir Mas police headquarters. Police subsequently raided a house at Kampung Kasa in Pasir Mas and seized several items related to MACC.

Seized Items

Among the items seized were a pistol loaded with eight live rounds, handcuffs, and counterfeit MACC identification cards, all found in the suspects’ four-wheel-drive vehicle. Various sizes of MACC badges and emblems, as well as uniforms with MACC logos believed to have been used by the suspects were also found.

Civil Servant Accused

Yusoff said the civil servant is believed to be an accomplice of the first suspect. The first suspect confessed to possessing the MACC-related items for the past three years, which he said he purchased online.

“We believe the suspect acquired these items for impersonation. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether it was for extortion or other purposes,” he said.

Remand and Charges

The suspects, who have no criminal record and tested negative for drugs, have been remanded for one week. The case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971 for illegal possession of firearms, Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960 for carrying arms and ammunition without a permit or licence, and Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant.

Conclusion

The incident highlights the importance of identifying and prosecuting individuals who pose a threat to the integrity of law enforcement agencies and the public. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities will continue to work to ensure that those responsible for the impersonation are held accountable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did the suspects acquire the MACC-related items?

A: The first suspect confessed to purchasing the items online.

Q: What was the purpose of the impersonation?

A: Investigations are ongoing to determine whether it was for extortion or other purposes.

Q: What charges are being investigated?

A: Section 8 of the Firearms (Increased Penalties) Act 1971, Section 8 of the Arms Act 1960, and Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant.

Q: What happened to the suspects?

A: They have been remanded for one week pending further investigation.