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Borneo Post
4 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Immigration officer at KLIA entry checkpoint detained with RM8,000 in pocket
The officer was found in possession of RM8,391 in cash, three communication devices, and several notes containing passport numbers believed to be related to the activity of arranging the entry and exit of individuals illegally. – Bernama file photo SEPANG (July 24): An enforcement officer was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 here this morning on suspicion of misconduct known as 'Counter Setting', which is a collaboration between immigration officers and syndicates to allow entry for foreigners without valid documents. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said in a statement today that the enforcement officer was detained at about 9.20 am today by the AKPS Monitoring and Integrity Unit after closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the officer's suspicious behaviour at the entry checkpoint counter. According to the statement, the detained officer was found in possession of RM8,391 in cash, three communication devices, and several notes containing passport numbers believed to be related to the activity of arranging the entry and exit of individuals illegally. 'In investigations, we noticed that the notes contained the last four digits of a passport number, which are believed to be related to the activity of arranging illegal entry and exit routes for certain individuals,' the statement said. AKPS stated that the officer in question was handed over to the AKPS KLIA Integrity Unit for internal investigation before being handed over to the Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for further action. 'AKPS views any breach of integrity seriously, especially involving the security of the country's entry points, and will take strict action against any officer involved. 'AKPS will continue to commit to strengthening internal monitoring and cooperation between agencies to combat misconduct among officers,' the statement said. – Bernama AKPS counter setting enforcement officer KLIA MACC
Daily Express
5 hours ago
- Daily Express
Immigration officer at KLIA entry checkpoint detained with RM8,000 in pocket
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. SEPANG: An enforcement officer was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 here this morning on suspicion of misconduct known as 'Counter Setting', which is a collaboration between immigration officers and syndicates to allow entry for foreigners without valid documents. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said in a statement today that the enforcement officer was detained at about 9.20 am today by the AKPS Monitoring and Integrity Unit after closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the officer's suspicious behaviour at the entry checkpoint counter. According to the statement, the detained officer was found in possession of RM8,391 in cash, three communication devices, and several notes containing passport numbers believed to be related to the activity of arranging the entry and exit of individuals illegally. "In investigations, we noticed that the notes contained the last four digits of a passport number, which are believed to be related to the activity of arranging illegal entry and exit routes for certain individuals," the statement said. AKPS stated that the officer in question was handed over to the AKPS KLIA Integrity Unit for internal investigation before being handed over to the Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for further action. "AKPS views any breach of integrity seriously, especially involving the security of the country's entry points, and will take strict action against any officer involved. "AKPS will continue to commit to strengthening internal monitoring and cooperation between agencies to combat misconduct among officers," the statement said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Malay Mail
5 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Immigration officer caught at KLIA with RM8,000, passport notes in suspected syndicate deal
SEPANG, July 24 — An enforcement officer was detained at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 here this morning on suspicion of misconduct known as 'Counter Setting', which is a collaboration between immigration officers and syndicates to allow entry for foreigners without valid documents. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said in a statement today that the enforcement officer was detained at about 9.20 am today by the AKPS Monitoring and Integrity Unit after closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the officer's suspicious behaviour at the entry checkpoint counter. According to the statement, the detained officer was found in possession of RM8,391 in cash, three communication devices, and several notes containing passport numbers believed to be related to the activity of arranging the entry and exit of individuals illegally. 'In investigations, we noticed that the notes contained the last four digits of a passport number, which are believed to be related to the activity of arranging illegal entry and exit routes for certain individuals,' the statement said. AKPS stated that the officer in question was handed over to the AKPS KLIA Integrity Unit for internal investigation before being handed over to the Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for further action. 'AKPS views any breach of integrity seriously, especially involving the security of the country's entry points, and will take strict action against any officer involved. 'AKPS will continue to commit to strengthening internal monitoring and cooperation between agencies to combat misconduct among officers,' the statement said. — Bernama
The Star
5 hours ago
- The Star
Enforcement officer arrested over ‘counter setting' operation
An enforcement officer has been detained at KL International Airport Terminal 1 for suspected involvement in a "counter setting" operation. The officer was arrested around 9.20 a.m. on Thursday (July 24) following surveillance by the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), which detected suspicious behaviour via CCTV footage at the immigration checkpoint. Authorities seized RM8,391 in cash, three communication devices, and handwritten notes containing partial passport numbers linked to unauthorised entry and exit arrangements. "Initial investigations revealed that the notes listed the last four digits of various passport numbers, suggesting the officer may have facilitated illegal passage for certain individuals," the AKPS said in a statement. The suspect was first handed over to the AKPS KLIA Integrity Unit for internal investigation before being referred to the Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for further action. "We take any breach of integrity seriously, especially those involving national entry points, and will not hesitate to act firmly against any personnel found to be involved in misconduct. "We remain committed to strengthening internal oversight and inter-agency cooperation to combat wrongdoing within our ranks," it said.
Free Malaysia Today
6 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
KLIA enforcement officer detained in counter setting probe
The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency said RM8,391.45 in cash, three communication devices, and several records containing passport numbers were found in the officer's possession at the time of arrest. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : An enforcement officer was detained at KLIA Terminal 1 this morning on suspicion of being involved in a practice known as 'counter setting,' where selected individuals are allowed through immigration inspection counters without undergoing proper procedures. The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) said RM8,391.45 in cash, three communication devices, and several records containing passport numbers were found in the officer's possession at the time of arrest. Preliminary investigations revealed that the records contained the last four digits of passport numbers which are believed to be linked to the unauthorised facilitation of individuals entering and exiting the country. The arrest took place after AKPS's monitoring and integrity unit detected suspicious behaviour on CCTV footage of the inspection counter. The officer was initially handed over to AKPS KLIA's integrity unit for internal investigation before the case was transferred to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) Selangor branch for further action. AKPS stated that it takes all breaches of integrity seriously, especially those involving national entry points. It also pledged to take firm action against any officer found to be involved in such misconducts. Last November, immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said around 50 enforcement officers from the immigration department – who were arrested by MACC last September for suspected involvement in a counter setting syndicate – had been transferred to other units. He confirmed that these officers were no longer serving at immigration counters at KLIA. This followed MACC's discovery of a syndicate bringing foreigners from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Nepal into Malaysia through entry points without proper inspection by authorities. The syndicate's operations came to light after the agency initially arrested 12 individuals in the Klang Valley, Penang, and Kelantan.
