“We will take appropriate action against our men who are involved in activities that are against the law,” Acryl told reporters in Bukit Aman today.

“We have been consistent as evidenced by the numerous actions taken (against the bad apples).

“Our actions are stern and swift, and we don’t hesitate to do so to ensure we protect our integrity and uphold the rule of law.”

He was asked to comment on why the police was not involved in a joint raid on an international scam syndicate last week led by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the immigration department.

Previously, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said that the syndicate, which had been in operation since 2019, had bribed the authorities to protect their activities.

However, he didn’t divulge further details about the suspects and said that the operation didn’t involve the police as the immigration had its own special tactical team.

The raids were carried out simultaneously at 24 premises in Klang Valley and Penang. It was reported that the syndicate had duped RM200 million from its victims in the United Kingdom and Australia.