Cops authorised to conduct mobile phone checks on reasonable suspicion, says IGP


KUALA LUMPUR: The police are authorised to inspect a person’s mobile phone if there is suspicion or information suggesting they have committed a crime, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.

The Inspector-General of Police explained that this is stipulated under Section 23(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code, to ensure no obscene or offensive content and threatening communication is present.

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