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Daily Express
4 days ago
- Daily Express
IP opened against five police personnel over claim of blackmail by Taiwanese woman
Published on: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 20, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened disciplinary investigation papers against five police personnel suspected of involvement in a recent blackmail incident involving a Taiwanese woman in the SS2 area of Petaling Jaya. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar said the case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code. Advertisement They had been arrested, but later released, and transferred to other departments pending the investigation, he said when contacted here today. It was previously reported that a Taiwanese woman, through a social media post, claimed to have been blackmailed by police personnel when stopped at a roadblock in the SS2 area, Petaling Jaya, on July 7. * 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
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
5 cops reassigned pending probe into extortion case involving Taiwanese woman
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have opened a disciplinary investigation against five policemen suspected of extorting a Taiwanese woman during a recent incident in SS2, Petaling Jaya. Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar said they had previously been detained, but their remand application was rejected by the court. "The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code, and a disciplinary file has also been opened for a parallel investigation. "For now, all five policemen have been reassigned to other duties pending the outcome of the investigation," he said when contacted today. A local media reported that a Taiwanese woman alleged on social media that she had been extorted by policeman during a roadblock in SS2, Petaling Jaya on July 7. Shahrulnizam said initial investigations showed the incident occurred during a surprise roadblock operation at the location. He said efforts are ongoing to contact the victim to assist with the investigation. – Bernama
Barnama
4 days ago
- Barnama
IP Opened Against Five Police Personnel Over Claim Of Blackmail By Taiwanese Woman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The police have opened disciplinary investigation papers against five police personnel suspected of involvement in a recent blackmail incident involving a Taiwanese woman in the SS2 area of Petaling Jaya. Petaling Jaya police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar said the case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code. They had been arrested, but later released, and transferred to other departments pending the investigation, he said when contacted here today.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Police investigate alleged extortion of Taiwanese woman at PJ roadblock
PETALING JAYA: Police are investigating a viral claim by a Taiwanese woman who alleged she was extorted by officers at a roadblock in SS2. Petaling Jaya District Police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar confirmed the probe under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion. The woman, whose Facebook post went viral, accused officers of stopping her and demanding money. Shahrulnizam stated that the identities of the officers involved have been identified, and investigations are ongoing. He emphasised that the police take such allegations seriously, adding that misconduct will not be tolerated, whether involving locals or foreigners. 'Such acts tarnish the reputation of the force,' he said in a statement. The case has drawn public attention, with many calling for transparency in the investigation. Authorities have assured that due process will be followed. - Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Taiwanese woman's extortion claim at Petaling Jaya roadblock sparks police probe
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Police have launched an investigation into a viral claim made by a Taiwanese woman alleging she was extorted by police officers during a roadblock in SS2, Petaling Jaya, near here. Petaling Jaya District Police chief ACP Shahrulnizam Jaafar said the Facebook account owner, a Taiwanese national, alleged that she was stopped at a police roadblock and was extorted by officers on duty. 'Following that, police have initiated a full investigation under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion,' he said in a statement. Shahrulnizam also confirmed that the identity of the officers involved has been established and that investigations are ongoing. He stressed that the police take such allegations seriously and will not compromise when it comes to misconduct, regardless of whether the victim is a citizen or a foreign national, as such acts tarnish the reputation of the force. — Bernama
