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[UPDATED] IGP: Police probe focuses on circulation of purported JAC document leak internally, online
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail confirmed that a report had been received on the matter, and that the investigation is being handled by the Federal Criminal Investigation Department's (CID) Classified Criminal Investigation Unit.
"The case is being investigated under Section 8 of the Official Secrets Act 1972, Section 203A of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"The police will summon all relevant and competent witnesses to assist with the investigation," he said in a statement.
He also reminded the public not to disclose any documents or information classified as restricted, warning that firm action would be taken against anyone found to be involved in the leak and circulation of such material.
It was earlier reported that a police report had been lodged over the alleged leak of the JAC meeting minutes.
Earlier today, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil had said that he was made to understand that a report had been lodged on the matter, but could not verify the legitimacy of the document.
Fahmi, who is also the government spokesman, said the cabinet had not discussed the matter yet.
However, he said if the document was legitimate and classified, it would fall under the Official Secrets Act.
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