Police arrested two men for posing as Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) officers and robbing a couple in Section 18 yesterday.

Shah Alam Police chief ACP Shafien Mamat said the suspects, aged 32 and 33 year, were arrested after forcing the couple to pay money to avoid being arrested for 'khalwat' (close proximity).

"The couple, aged 30 and 21 years, were in a car at 5.30am when two men on two motorcycles arrived at the scene, claiming to be Jais officers and demanded money to avoid arrest.

"They were taken to a bank in Section 18 where the woman gave RM5,000 while the man gave only RM1,500.

“Unhappy with the RM1,500, the suspects quarrelled with the man, causing the woman to panic and shout for help."

Shafien said the woman's shout caught the attention of policemen on patrol nearby who rushed to offer help and then arrested the two suspects.

"Upon checking a bag, the policemen found tools used for burglary," he said.

Investigations revealed that the suspects were construction workers and have no previous criminal record.

- Bernama