IGP: Authorities not protecting firm linked to child, religious exploitation

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain dismissed allegations that the local company accused of exploiting children and religion was receiving protection from the authorities.

The allegations surfaced after photos showing the company’s top management with senior police officers surfaced online, including one showing Razarudin himself posing for photos with individuals associated with the company during a horse race in Terengganu.

“Me taking pictures with them does not imply endorsement; wrongdoing remains wrongdoing.

“If our investigation uncovers evidence of criminal activities such as deviant teachings or sexual crimes, appropriate action will be taken,” Bernama reported him as saying during a press conference at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) today.

On Wednesday, the police launched “Op Global”, a significant operation that led to the rescue of 402 children from 20 welfare homes linked to the company in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.

Cops not slow to act

On that note, Razarudin also refuted claims that the police were slow to act, clarifying that thorough investigations were conducted prior to any intervention.

“Any action will go through an investigation process that involves gathering information from various angles.

"Police actions are ongoing and currently we are acting based on the evidence collected and the process we have followed is adequate," he said.

Razarudin also stated that the police have not ruled out the possibility of summoning the top management of the company for questioning.

Although this remains a potential course of action, he said there is currently no immediate need to do so as the investigation into the welfare homes associated with the company is still in its early stages.

“We may issue a summons in the future, but for now, it is not necessary,” he added.

Commenting on the allegation that the police did not allow the rescued victims to perform their prayers, he clarified that permission for prayer was granted on a rotating basis for security reasons.

“This claim is untrue. The victims are allowed to pray in turns for safety purposes. Additionally, even those temporarily housed at Pulapol have access to a mosque,” he said.

- Bernama

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