Bukit Aman confirms receiving info on police role in gambling protection racket

Police confirmed they have received information about a handful of officers and policemen suspected of protecting illegal gambling premises around Sungai Buloh.

Bukit Aman's Integrity and Standard Compliance Department (JIPS) director, Zamri Yahya said they were currently checking the information received, including the gambling premises around Sungai Buloh.

He said they were also investigating the raids and seizure of gambling devices that had been carried out as well as several other related issues.

“If it is proven that police misconduct and malpractice were involved in protecting the syndicate, then stern disciplinary action will be taken against them.

“If any officers and policemen have taken bribes, they will be referred to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for further action,” Zamri said yesterday.

MACC has said it will investigate allegations against the authorities trying to protect illegal premises, illegal gambling activities and the sale of contraband cigarettes around Sungai Buloh.

A live video broadcast via the ‘Hot Burger Malaysia’ Facebook page of Mohd Asri Hamid, 42, who goes under the name of ‘Asri Janggut’, has gone viral.

In it, Asri claimed that the authorities did not take any action on gambling activities in Sungai Buloh, besides revealing the gambling locations.

Sungai Buloh District police chief Supt Shafa’aton Abu Bakar denied the allegations and stated that the police had opened an investigation paper and would call the users of the social site to have their statements recorded.

- Bernama

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