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Ten police officers held in Penang extortion inquiry linked to e-waste factory
Ten General Operations Force personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police have been detained as part of an investigation into alleged extortion activities involving an electronic waste facility in Penang.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Ten members of the General Operations Force (GOF) under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have been taken into custody in connection with an extortion probe centred on an e-waste recycling operation in Penang. The detention follows preliminary investigations that suggest potential involvement in illicit activities at the industrial facility. Authorities have not yet disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the alleged extortion or the identities of those detained. The case marks the latest in a series of internal police investigations addressing misconduct allegations within law enforcement ranks. The e-waste facility in question remains under scrutiny as investigators examine the circumstances that led to the criminal allegations. Further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.