Senior Police Officers Charged with Accepting RM1 Million Bribe to Close Investigation

Two Senior Police Officers Charged with Accepting RM1 Million Bribe to Close Investigation

In a shocking turn of events, two senior police officers were charged in the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur today for allegedly accepting a bribe of RM1 million from a businessman. The bribe was reportedly given to close an investigation linked to the purchase of firearms by an Israeli citizen.

Senior Assistant Director of Forensic Accounting Investigations, ACP Chin Kiam Kong, 54, and Cryptocurrency Crime Investigation Unit head, DSP Suhairon Abdullah, 42, pleaded not guilty to the charges before Judge Azura Alwi. The officers were accused of agreeing to accept and accepting a cash bribe from the businessman as an inducement to help close a criminal investigation against him.

The alleged offence took place in the Meeting Room of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department in Menara KPJ, between noon and 1pm, and in the parking area of the building between 4.29pm and 4.40pm last April. The charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of not less than five times the amount of the bribe.

In addition to the RM1 million bribe, Chin was also charged with accepting a bribe of RM250,000 to close another criminal investigation against the businessman. Both officers were granted bail at RM40,000 each and were ordered to surrender their passports to the court.

The case has been set for mention on July 30 for the submission of documents. The Deputy Public Prosecutor requested the bail amount, citing the seriousness of the charges, while the officers’ lawyers argued for lower bail amounts due to their long service in the police force and family responsibilities.

This case highlights the importance of upholding integrity and fighting against corruption within law enforcement agencies. Stay tuned for further developments in this high-profile bribery case.