Summary
- Ten General Operations Force personnel arrested over an alleged extortion case have been released.
- The case involves an e-waste factory in Tasek Gelugor, Penang.
- Police said an alleged intermediary approached the victim after an enforcement operation.
- The initial report cited RM60,000, but police believe the amount involved could be higher.
GEORGE TOWN, August 29 — Ten General Operations Force personnel arrested over an alleged extortion case involving an e-waste factory in Tasek Gelugor have been released.
Penang police chief Dennis Lim said investigations remain ongoing, with officers gathering further intelligence and statements before deciding the next action.
Police believe an intermediary approached the victim following an enforcement operation, leading to the report and arrests.
The initial report cited RM60,000, although preliminary investigations indicate the amount could be higher. Police are investigating under Section 384 of the Penal Code.
