IPOH: A 40-year-old policeman was arrested for allegedly extorting RM2,000 from a palm oil labourer to settle a past case.
Sources said the suspect offered to help resolve a past urine test case involving the 37-year-old complainant at a house in Langkap, Teluk Intan, on Sept 26.
The case came to light after the complainant filed a police report on the policeman's alleged misconduct.
Perak police chief Datuk Azizi Mat Aris confirmed that the suspect, who serves at a police station in the Bagan Datuk district, was arrested in Hutan Melintang at 7pm yesterday.
"The officer extorted the victim, demanding RM2,000 to settle the victim's past case," he told reporters after he attended the Ipoh district police Headquarters (IPD) monthly assembly here today.
The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion.
Azizi also reminded the Perak Police Contingent personnel to carry out their duties with discipline and integrity and to avoid involvement in criminal activities.