He confirmed with Berita Harian that he is retiring from the police force in the first week of July.

He told BH: “Yes, it’s true, I will retire in the first week of July. This decision was made because there is an offer out there that I have to accept at this time.”

He did not give details of the offer. However, there is speculation he will be appointed to head a government-owned banking company.

His deputy, Razarudin Husain, is expected to take charge until a new IGP is appointed.

Acryl Sani began his tenure as IGP on May 3 two years ago, replacing Abdul Hamid Bador. His appointment was announced by Hamzah Zainudin, who was then home minister.

When Acryl Sani became due for mandatory retirement that year when he turned 60, he was placed on a two-year contract from Oct 4, 2021 to Oct 3 this year.

He had been promoted from deputy IGP, a post he assumed in August 2020 after previously leading the Commercial Crime Investigation Department, the Strategic Resources and Technology Department, and the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department at Bukit Aman.