12 Police Officers Detained in Malaysia for Extorting Cryptocurrency from Chinese Tourists

Organized Extortion Operation in Kajang Malaysian law enforcement units have detained 12 police officers following allegations that they extorted cryptocurrency worth approximately 200,000 ringgit (about $51,000) from a group of Chinese citizens in the Kajang district, near Kuala Lumpur.
The incident came to light following a large-scale investigation launched after one of the victims filed an official complaint on February 6.
Allegations of Forced Digital Asset Transfer According to investigation details, eight Chinese nationals aged between 25 and 45 reported that police officers conducted a midnight raid on the detached house where they were staying.
The victims claimed that their phones and laptops were seized during the raid, and one individual was threatened and forced to transfer digital assets to a specific cryptocurrency account.
Commitment from Law Enforcement Selangor State Police Chief Shazeli Kahar confirmed in a statement that immediate action was taken following the report, and 12 police officers were detained to assist with the investigation.
Kahar stated that the case is being treated as an organized robbery attempt targeting the digital assets of foreign nationals and that the legal process is being conducted meticulously.
Anti-Corruption Agenda The arrests follow stern warnings from Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, regarding corruption within state institutions.
The King recently emphasized that he would monitor abuses of power within public institutions, including the police force.
As part of the anti-corruption efforts led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government since 2022, legal action has been initiated against numerous public officials in recent months.