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.
