JB police investigate allegation of officer receiving bribe at Causeway

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JOHOR, MALAYSIA: The Johor Bahru (JB) police have strongly denied an allegation that one of their officers received a bribe from a motorist at the Woodlands Causeway.

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This denial came in a statement by Johor southern district police chief Assistant Commissioner (AC) Raub Selamat, posted on Facebook on Saturday (18 Janaury).

AC Raub was responding to a photo shared by a netizen last Thursday in the Facebook group Singaporean’s Guide to JB.

The post, now deleted, showed a Malaysian police officer interacting with the occupant of a car near the Causeway.

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It was captioned, “Donation Day now happening on Causeway,” with the recognisable “I (heart) Johor” sign visible in the background.

Enforcement operations and investigation details

According to AC Raub, preliminary investigations determined that the photo was taken on the Causeway, in the direction towards Singapore, approximately 500 metres from the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex.

The alleged incident occurred between 5 pm and 6 pm on 16 January, during a routine traffic enforcement operation.

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Four traffic officers were on duty, issuing a total of 69 summonses to drivers caught queue-cutting.

All officers involved have denied the bribery allegation, stating in recorded statements that they carried out their duties in accordance with procedure.

AC Raub said the police are treating the matter seriously and have launched a “comprehensive investigation” to ensure there was no misconduct.

The investigation includes reviewing CCTV footage from the location and attempting to identify witnesses, including the person who took the photo.

So far, AC Raub reported that there is “no strong evidence” to substantiate the claim of bribe-taking.

JB Police emphasise integrity and warn against false claims

AC Raub reaffirmed the police’s commitment to integrity and fairness. He stated that strict action would be taken against any officer found guilty of misconduct.

At the same time, he cautioned the public against spreading false information that could harm the reputation of the police force.

Those who do so may face legal consequences.

Under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act, it is an offence to bribe a public officer in Malaysia.

Offenders may face up to 20 years in jail and a fine of at least five times the bribe amount or RM10,000 (S$3,038), whichever is higher.

AC Raub urged individuals with information regarding the allegation to contact the Johor Bahru southern district police or visit the station in person.



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