KUALA LUMPUR: Police are tracking down an individual who had impersonated Deputy Inspector General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay on WhatsApp.
City police chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the individual, using the name "Dato Ayob Khan Mydin" had sent out invites to people to join a 'WhatsApp Friendship Group' on the messaging app.
"We wish to clarify that Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay has never operated such a group on WhatsApp," he said in a statement on Monday.
He said the irresponsible action could cause public anxiety and potentially tarnish the image of the force.
"We will take stern action and conduct a probe on the owner of this phone number as this individual has used the name of one of the police top brass.
"Those with information on the case can contact the police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or go to the nearest police station," he said.