Ayob Khan: ‘Advancement in technology also contributed to various trends in cyber crime, so we must be a step ahead to overcome such new challenges.’
KUALA LUMPUR: About 16,000 individuals have been detained for commercial crime in 14,046 operations conducted this year, say the police.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) detained a total of 15,786 people for various offences and obtained 9,898 prosecutions between January and August.
“We opened 117 money-laundering investigations during the same period and froze assets and accounts worth RM106.04mil.
“We also seized RM249.3mil of assets belonging to syndicates, with five cases prosecuted in court,” he said in his address during the Bukit Aman monthly assembly yesterday.
On average, about 50% of commercial crime cases involved online scams, Ayob Khan said.
“We are committed to curbing and preventing commercial crime by carrying out investigations, gathering intelligence and performing various operations,” he said.
Ayob Khan said digital technology had revolutionised the world and changed the landscape of daily life.
“Advancement in technology also contributed to various trends in cyber crime, so we must be a step ahead to overcome such new challenges.
“An effective crime prevention effort needs the involvement of all segments of society.
“The CCID has conducted 8,863 crime prevention programmes nationwide since January,” he added.
On another matter, Ayob Khan said all police officers and personnel with supervisory roles must take action against their subordinates who are involved in wrongdoing.
He said they must be stern and brave in monitoring their subordinates as well as enforcing rules and regulations.
“Lately, cases of wrongdoing involving those in the police force are on the rise.
“Supervisors no longer have any excuse for not taking action against those involved in wrongdoing just for the sake of being popular among subordinates.
“Reprimanding them was also not done, as some lack courage and sternness in carrying out their duties,” he said.
“We will take action against any officer who fails to take the necessary action against their subordinates involved in wrongdoing and having disciplinary problems.
“All state contingents and brigades should not only rely on the JIPS to do inspections. They must take the appropriate action,” he added.
JIPS is the Malay acronym for the Integrity and Standard Compliance Department in the police force.
