Well done: Ayob Khan (left) pinning a ‘Camaraderie’ badge on Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain after the programme at the Sultan Azlan Shah Dam. — Bernama
IPOH: Most suspects arrested during Op Pedo on Dec 23 claimed they were unaware that possessing, keeping or distributing pornographic materials and child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) is a crime.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay dismissed the excuse as unacceptable, emphasising that authorities have repeatedly stressed the criminal nature of such acts, which are classified as violent crime.
“The police will continue identifying individuals involved in these activities, including those possessing or promoting pornographic content.
“Operations conducted with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will also be intensified to track down others involved in CSAM-related offences,” he said after the closing ceremony of the Royal Malaysia Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) 2024 Future Leaders Programme at the Sultan Azlan Shah Dam here yesterday.
The event, held for the first time, brought together 30 police officers and personnel from Bukit Aman’s CID, Bernama reported.
The programme ran from Dec 16 until yesterday in various locations along the Titiwangsa Range and featured rigorous physical and mental challenges, including jungle survival training in collaboration with VAT 69 Commandos.
“It is an important platform for fostering teamwork and resilience under demanding conditions,” said Ayob Khan.
On Dec 23, IGP Tan Sri Razarudin Husain revealed that 13 men were arrested in a series of operations across six states for allegedly possessing CSAM.
The suspects, aged between 20 and 74, were detained in separate raids at 18 premises in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Perak, Johor and Terengganu.
