In a statement, Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain also revealed that there was no necessity to summon Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to have his statement taken as it was done in the early stages of the investigation into Yusoff’s complaint.

“The police were satisfied that the statement taken at that material time was sufficient to charge Yusoff Rawther without the need to summon others to complete the probe,” he said.

Earlier today, Yusoff, through his lawyer, Rafique Rashid Ali, gave the police seven days to provide an update on the report, and threatened legal action if they failed to comply.

The ultimatum came a day after Rafique urged the police to provide an update on a report lodged by his client last year in which Yusoff claimed he had been framed.

Rafique demanded for an update following Yusoff’s acquittal by the High Court yesterday.

In acquitting Yusoff, Justice Jamil Hussin ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case on both charges, citing a lack of credible evidence to prove all elements of the alleged offences.

Jamil also said the two investigating officers in the case failed to investigate Yusoff’s claim, made to the recording officer during his detention, that he was a victim of entrapment by a certain individual.

He said the police officers had ample time to verify Yusoff’s statement but did not do so, adding that this had prejudiced the accused.

This evening, Razarudin said they were waiting to review the full judgment to identify any flaws and weaknesses in the police probe, adding that they were prepared to review their SOPs and improve their internal assessment.

“Every police report will be investigated fairly and without prejudice even when it involves high-profile suspects, as in the case of Yusoff Rawther,” he said.