Stern action will be taken against any officers found to be involved in 'tonto' syndicates, says Immigration DG

Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria bin Shaaban speaks to the press at the Program Semarak Ramadan Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia at Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia, Putrajaya. — LEONG WAI YEE/The Star

PUTRAJAYA: Immigration director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban has warned that he will not hesitate to report any of his officers to the authorities if they are found to be involved in “tonto” activities or leaking enforcement information.

He said the department views such misconduct seriously, particularly if it involves its own personnel.