49 Malaysian Immigration Officers Arrested in Bribery Scandal
In a major blow to Malaysia's immigration department, 49 officers were arrested in connection with a bribery and corruption scheme. The officers are accused of facilitating the illegal entry of foreign workers into the country in exchange for bribes.
Key details about the scandal:
- Syndicate involvement: The officers were allegedly part of a syndicate that charged foreign workers hefty fees to secure entry visas and work permits.
- Large-scale operation: The operation, codenamed “Ops Setting,” involved months of intelligence gathering and resulted in the arrest of 49 immigration officers, a police officer, and 10 syndicate agents.
- Financial assets seized: Authorities seized significant amounts of cash, bank accounts, and property linked to the suspects.
- High-ranking officials involved: Among those arrested was a senior immigration officer believed to be the mastermind behind the scheme.
This scandal has raised serious concerns about corruption within the Malaysian immigration department and the potential for illegal activities to undermine the country's immigration system.
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