What investigation was allegedly being closed for RM1 million?

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Two Senior Police Officers Charged Over Alleged RM1 Million Bribe to Close Investigation

Two senior police officers, ACP Chin Kiam Kong and DSP Suhairon Abdullah, have been charged with accepting a RM1 million bribe. The alleged bribe was intended to facilitate the closure of a criminal investigation linked to a businessman and an offence under Section 120 of the Penal Code. This investigation was reportedly connected to the purchase of firearms by an Israeli citizen.
Joint Charge for RM1 Million Bribe

ACP Chin Kiam Kong, 54, and DSP Suhairon Abdullah, 42, jointly faced charges of agreeing to accept and accepting a RM1 million cash bribe from a 28-year-old businessman, Khoo Zixian. This sum was allegedly offered as an inducement to close a criminal investigation against Khoo. The alleged offences occurred on April 8, with the meeting for the bribe taking place in the Meeting Room of the Commercial Crime Investigation Department at Menara KPJ between noon and 1pm, and the acceptance occurring in the building's parking area between 4:29pm and 4:40pm.
Additional Charges Against ACP Chin Kiam Kong

In addition to the joint charge, ACP Chin Kiam Kong faced two separate charges. He pleaded not guilty to agreeing to accept and accepting a bribe of RM250,000. This sum was allegedly offered to help close a criminal investigation against Khoo for an offence under Section 420 of the Penal Code. These alleged offences took place at Chin's office at Menara KPJ on April 18 and in a parking lot at the same building between April 19 and 1pm.
Bail and Court Proceedings

Sessions Court Judge Azura Alwi set bail at RM40,000 for each of the accused, requiring them to provide one or two sureties. Both officers were ordered to surrender their passports to the court. The court scheduled July 30 for a mention, during which documents are to be submitted. The charges are framed under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, read together with the Penal Code, with potential penalties including imprisonment of up to 20 years and substantial fines.

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