Foreign Man Who Accused Cops of Extortion Is Interpol Wanted Over Scam

Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed that the foreign national claiming police extortion is wanted by Interpol in connection with a fraud case in China.

A foreign national claiming he was extorted by police officers in Kuala Lumpur has been identified by Interpol as a fraud suspect wanted in China. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus revealed that the man, who claimed to be a Vanuatu citizen, is actually believed to be a Chinese national with a fraudulent passport history. The revelation significantly changes the narrative of an alleged extortion case that initially claimed police demanded RM2 million from the complainant.

Fadil said information obtained through checks with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) confirmed the man's true identity and status as a fraud suspect. The passport submitted by the man claimed he was born in Pontianak, Indonesia, but Interpol checks found his actual birthplace was in China. This discrepancy raised serious questions about document validity and the individual's credibility.

Police Detention and Investigation

Police detained the man along with two women—one from China and another from Thailand—at approximately 1:30 AM on Monday. They are being investigated under Section 12(1)(b) of the Passports Act 1966 and Sections 6(1)(c) and 56(1)(l) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 relating to offences involving travel documents and immigration. A 14-day remand was obtained against the man and his Chinese girlfriend to assist further investigations.

Police Officers Under Investigation

Meanwhile, 15 police officers and personnel have been detained in connection with the alleged extortion case. All have since been granted police bail after completion of initial investigation procedures. Bukit Aman's Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) opened disciplinary investigation papers against the officers suspected of involvement. The case remains under investigation and will be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for further instructions.

International Cooperation and Document Verification

The involvement of Interpol in verifying the suspect's identity underscores the importance of international law enforcement cooperation in identifying fraud cases and wanted individuals. The discovery that the alleged victim is actually a fraud suspect sought by Chinese authorities demonstrates how transnational crime networks operate and the complexity of modern criminal investigations. The case has exposed vulnerabilities in document verification procedures and raises questions about initial vetting of complaints.

July 28, 2026