Ten cops detained for allegedly robbing foreign workers in Setapak

KUALA LUMPUR: Ten policemen were detained for allegedly robbing foreign workers during an operation in Air Panas, Setapak, here last week.  

The policemen allegedly committed the offence while inspecting a few housing units at about 8.30pm last Friday (March 9).  

During the inspections, two of the residents - a 62-year-old labourer and his wife - managed to show valid identification documents.  

Satisfied, the police personnel then moved to inspect a neighbouring unit and detained an Indonesian man and woman for not having valid documents.  

Sources said another resident sought the assistance of the 62-year-old labourer who agreed to pay RM2,000 to secure the release of the Indonesian duo.  

The labourer then returned to his home to take RM2,000 in cash from his cupboard, which also contained an additional RM2,900 and jewellery.  

He took the cash and handed it over to the police personnel.  

However, upon his return home, the labourer discovered that the RM2,900 cash, 10 gold rings, two gold necklaces along with four gold bracelets were missing.  

The labourer lodged a report at the Setapak police station.  

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun on Thursday confirmed the arrests of the 10 police personnel.  

“We have already detained the police personnel involved and further action has been carried out by the Kuala Lumpur police,” he said.