KUALA LUMPUR: An Immigration officer was found with 12 foreign passports at Terminal 2 of KLIA.
Immigration Director-General Datuk Zakaria Shaaban said the incident occurred on January 1.
"A police report was lodged on January 7 and it has been classified as a department internal action," he said.
"An integrity investigation paper has been opened and KLIA Immigration management has taken initial action by transferring the officer to the Immigration depot in KLIA while the investigation is conducted," he added.
However, the officer failed to report for duty, said Zakaria.
"The integrity investigation is still being conducted," he said.
"We will not compromise in taking action against any officer who has committed wrongdoings and tarnished the department's image," he added.
Zakaria said action and punishment would be based on existing laws, including terminating employment if wrongdoing is proven.
"We urge those with information on integrity offences involving Immigration officers to contact the department at 03-880 1246, email aduanintegriti@imi.gov.my, or visit the Integrity Division of the department in Putrajaya," he said.
