3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Corrupt cops exist, we won't sweep it under the rug, Ayob vows
KUALA LUMPUR: The police will not cover up corruption within its ranks, says Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
He said he did not deny corruption existed in the force, adding that many officers had been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the police's Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS).
"We will act against anyone involved in corruption regardless of their rank or position," he said after the launch of a book titled "Antologi Puisi Makan Suap" at Wisma Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka last night.
"From the top to the bottom, if you are corrupt, we will act against you. Corruption tarnishes the police's image."
Ayob said most police officers carried out their duties with integrity, but there was a handful who were corrupt.
He added that his record spoke for itself, having overseen the arrest of 24 police personnel during his time as Johor police chief, 14 of whom were sacked from the force.
While serving as the Narcotic Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director, Ayob said action was also taken against a superintendent, a deputy superintendent, two assistant superintendents, and an inspector who were all dismissed from the force.
"I will not compromise with corruption," he said, adding that if a corruption case were discovered, he would hand the case to the MACC before taking other measures, including opening investigation papers and taking disciplinary action.
Earlier in his speech, Ayob said there were those who claimed it was hard to stamp out corruption in the force, though this would not stop him from trying.
"The era of rhetoric has passed. The public is watching our every move, our lifestyles, what we own."
At the event, Ayob received a "Tokoh Integriti PEMUISI Malaysia" award for his efforts to eradicate corruption in the police.
