SHAH ALAM, April 13 — Twelve police personnel suspected of involvement in the robbery of cryptocurrency belonging to foreign nationals have been relieved of active duty, said Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar.
The personnel remain in service but have been reassigned to non-operational roles, including administrative tasks, pending the outcome of investigations.
He said the department is awaiting technical reports from relevant agencies before proceeding to the next stage of the investigation.
"Technical reports are still required as the case involves cryptocurrency transactions. Therefore, we are waiting for feedback from agencies with the necessary technical expertise.
"While the process is nearing completion, it is not yet finalised. We are unable to refer the matter to the State Prosecution Office until these technical reports are secured," he said during a media conference today.
Earlier, media reports indicated that 12 police personnel, including four officers from the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department, were detained for suspected involvement in a gang robbery involving losses of RM200,000 in cryptocurrency from a group of Chinese nationals.
Those detained comprise an Assistant Superintendent, an Inspector, a Sergeant, six Corporals, two Lance Corporals, and a Constable, aged between 24 and 47.
