China-born man who accused Malaysian police officers of extortion wanted in China for fraud
A foreign man who alleged he was extorted by individuals believed to be Malaysian police officers has been identified through Interpol checks as a Chinese national wanted in China for fraud. Police said investigations into both the alleged extortion and immigration-related offences are continuing.
- Police said the complainant is allegedly a Chinese national wanted for fraud, not a Vanuatu citizen as claimed.
- The complainant and a Chinese woman have been remanded for immigration and travel document investigations.
- Fifteen police officers linked to the alleged extortion have been detained and released on police bail.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A foreign man who claimed he was extorted by individuals believed to be Malaysian police officers has been identified through International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) checks as a Chinese national wanted in China in connection with a fraud case, Kuala Lumpur police said.
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said investigations found that the man was not a citizen of Vanuatu as he had claimed, but was believed to be a Chinese national.
“Further checks also found that the man was not a citizen of Vanuatu as claimed, but is believed to be a Chinese national,” Fadil said in a statement, according to local media outlet Sinar Harian.
He added that investigators also questioned the authenticity of the passport submitted by the complainant.
“This differs from Interpol’s checks, which found that his place of birth was in China,” Fadil said, referring to discrepancies between the passport, which listed Pontianak, Indonesia, as the man's birthplace, and Interpol records.
Complainant remanded
Police said the latest developments came after officers detained the complainant together with two women at about 1.30am on 28 July 2026. One woman is a Chinese national and the other is from Thailand.
The complainant and the Chinese woman are being investigated under Section 12(1)(b) of the Passports Act 1966, as well as Sections 6(1)(c) and 56(1)(l) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, which relate to offences involving travel documents and immigration.
Fadil said the Thai woman was released after the Immigration Department of Malaysia confirmed that her travel documents were valid.
Police also obtained a 14-day remand order beginning on 28 July 2026 until 9 August 2026 for the complainant and the Chinese woman to assist further investigations.
“The case is still under investigation and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions,” Fadil said.
Alleged extortion investigation continues
The latest announcement follows an ongoing investigation into allegations that police officers extorted RM2 million (approximately US$489,590) from the complainant.
Last week, 12 police officers and personnel of various ranks were reportedly detained after they were suspected of involvement in the alleged extortion.
According to sources, the complainant was released only after paying US$140,000 before lodging a police report at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters.
Among those detained were officers holding the ranks of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), who were questioned to assist investigations.
Bukit Aman’s Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) also opened disciplinary investigation papers against the 12 officers and personnel suspected of involvement in the alleged extortion.
Fadil said police have now detained a total of 15 officers and personnel believed to be linked to the case.
However, he confirmed that all 15 have since been released on police bail after investigators completed the initial stages of their inquiries.
