Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Home Minister, said investigations into the syndicate’s activities would continue to be carried out until the syndicate was totally quashed and all of its members were brought to justice.
“I have instructed the police (to carry out the investigations) after receiving public complaints and media reports on several officers being involved in passport forgery.
“Investigations have been carried out over the past two months and it was found that several officers had indeed committed the offence and tarnished the image of the department and the ministry,” he told reporters after opening the 7th National Civil Service Guidance Programme (Akrab) Convention here today.
Zahid said this in response to the media report on the syndicate detected to have turned KLIA and klia2 as their transit centre for Sri Lankan immigrants before they were sent to a third country.
The media report stated that two immigration officers were among 19 individuals arrested at KLIA yesterday for alleged involvement in the human trafficking syndicate using fake Malaysian passports.
“Those found guilty of the offence will not only face disciplinary action, but will also be charged in court.
“We will not compromise with anyone, especially those who tarnish the image of their agency, the ministry and the country for money,” he added.
– BERNAMA