Two police inspectors and five rank-and-file officers have been arrested to assist investigations in connection with a robbery case involving a businessperson on Sunday.

Kuala Lumpur police chief Mazlan Lazim said in a statement yesterday that one of the inspectors is from the Police Technical College in Muar, while the other is from the Narcotics Division of the Petaling Jaya police headquarters.

Of the rank and file officers, one is from the Petaling Jaya police headquarters, three from the SEA Park police station and the other from the Jalan Bandar Traffic Police station in Kuala Lumpur.

“They were caught on Monday and are on remand until May 24. 

"Also arrested were four other men, including a Bank Negara staffer, who were caught yesterday. 

"We will be seeking remand orders against them on May 22,” he said, adding that the suspects were aged from 31 to 41 years. 

Mazlan explained that the case involved a businessperson who lodged a police report on Sunday.

The man claimed that nine individuals had introduced themselves as officers from the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department and Bank Negara.

They accused the complainant of carrying out money changing activities without a business licence at his business premises in Kuala Lumpur, he added.

The complainant also claimed that he and his four employees were arrested and his phone, as well as cash amounting to RM4,000 kept in the safe, were confiscated.

Mazlan said the suspects had also ordered the complainant to pay RM200,000 if he wanted to be released and due to fear of the threat, he handed over the amount as ordered.

Mazlan said he viewed the matter seriously and would not compromise with any police officer or personnel or civilians involved in any criminal act.

“Those found guilty will be subject to the law according to the offence committed,” he said.

- Bernama