Pahang police chief Yahaya Othman said they were investigating the matter and several individuals had been called to give their statements.

“Police received the report and the investigation is being conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code and Section 4(1) of the Pahang Emblems, Titles and Award (Prevention of Improper Use) Enactment 2017,” he told Bernama when contacted today.

Section 420 of the Penal Code deals with cheating.

It was reported that the private secretary to the Pahang Crown Prince, Amir Syaffiq Hamzah confirmed that the report was lodged on July 26 in Kuantan.

He was quoted as saying that checks revealed the individual had not been officially conferred the Darjah Kebesaran Seri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang award and had been summoned by the police for questioning in Kuala Lumpur.