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Police officer jailed eight years for foreign permit fraud scheme
A Malaysian police officer has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment after pleading guilty to deceiving foreign nationals in permit-related matters. The officer was also fined RM44,000 and sentenced to six strokes of the cane.
LSN Malaysia ·
Darren Ayian received the custodial sentence following his guilty plea to 44 charges related to the fraudulent handling of foreign resident permits and documentation. The Kuala Lumpur court imposed the combined penalties, which include the substantial monetary fine and corporal punishment in addition to the imprisonment term. The case highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within law enforcement agencies tasked with immigration and permit administration. Authorities have intensified scrutiny of police involvement in document fraud schemes targeting foreign nationals seeking residence status or work permits in Malaysia. The conviction sends a strong signal that such breaches of public trust will be met with severe judicial consequences.