Ten GOF personnel detained in Penang extortion probe involving e-waste factory

Ten GOF personnel detained in Penang extortion probe involving e-waste factory



Ten General Operations Force personnel were detained over an alleged extortion case at an electronic waste processing factory in Tasik Gelugor, Penang. — Picture By Raymond Manuel


Summary

• Ten personnel from the General Operations Force of the Royal Malaysia Police were detained to assist in investigating an extortion case at an electronic waste processing facility in Penang.
• The involved personnel, from the GOF 2nd Battalion in Kulim, Kedah, range in rank from constable to inspector and are aged between their 30s and 40s.
• They were remanded for a day and later released on police bail, with the case being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code.
• The police department asserts that any personnel involved in crimes will face appropriate actions without favoritism.

First Published: Friday, 21 Aug 2026 5:28 PM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Ten General Operations Force (GOF) personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) were detained yesterday to assist investigations into an extortion case at an electronic waste processing factory in Tasik Gelugor, Penang.

Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department (Operations) deputy director Datuk Muhammad Abdul Halim said all the personnel involved were stationed at the GOF 2nd Battalion in Kulim, Kedah.


“This is still under investigation for verification. Any officer or personnel involved in any crime, the force’s management will take appropriate action without favouritism,” he told a press conference here today.

He said all were remanded for a day and released on police bail yesterday.

Muhammad added that those detained ranged in rank from constable to inspector, aged between their 30s and 40s.

He said the case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code. — Bernama