KUALA LUMPUR: More than 31,949 online fraud cases were investigated last year leading to the arrest of 11,864 individuals, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
The Home Minister said the arrests were a result of 10,000 operations conducted by the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID).
"The police have been proactive in combating crime, not only through enforcement but also in strategic foresight, regional partnerships and public-private collaborations.
"These achievements prove that police are not just an enforcement agency but a modern institution driving the nation’s resilience,” he said in his speech during the closing of the third instalment of the PDRM Special Dialogue focusing on cybercrime on Tuesday (Aug 26).
Saifuddin said the police should increase its capabilities and competency as the leading law enforcement agency.
"One of the ways forward is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in curbing crime, especially cybercrime.
"The ministry is fully committed to further strengthening police through modernising infrastructure, expanding capacity and ensuring cross-sectoral support," he said.
On the forum, Saifuddin said the discussions highlighted how national security is no longer confined to physical borders, but also extends to data protection, digital sovereignty and collective cyber awareness.
"A recurring message during the forum was the need to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in order to counter increasingly complex cybercrime.
"Particular emphasis was placed on the role of the CCID, which stands at the forefront of combating commercial crimes. Its expertise not only protects the nation’s economy but also boosts public trust and confidence," he said.
The forum also served as a platform for sharing ideas, expertise and knowledge to support police’s strategic planning, especially in strengthening policies and legislation against commercial crime.
