QuickCheck: Has Johor's crime rate spiked since borders reopened?

RECENTLY, it was claimed in a statement uploaded to social media that the crime rate in Johor had spiked after the Malaysia-Singapore border was reopened.

Is this claim true?

VERDICT:

FALSE

Johor Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Senior Asst Comm Shahurinain Jais refuted the claim in a statement on Tuesday (April 19), saying that the crime index was under control.

"We have detected a fake statement on social media regarding the possible increase in crime after the Malaysia-Singapore border reopening. Johor police would like to confirm that the statement is false," he said.

He said his team had reduced the crime rate through Operasi Lejang, which was implemented in the state on March 27.

SAC Shahurinain said that 526 on-premises inspections had been conducted which led to the arrest of 30 individuals involved in vehicle thefts, as well as the seizure of 24 vehicles.

"The public is advised not to easily believe anything that is transmitted and check the authenticity of the information first," he added.