Seven Malaysian police officers extorted 352,000 yuan in cryptocurrency from a Chinese tourist.

Seven local police officers, along with five men, broke into a residence in Kajang, Selangor, late at night, intimidating and extorting Chinese tourists, ultimately forcing the victims to transfer approximately RM200,000 (about RMB352,000) via cryptocurrency. Police launched an investigation and acted swiftly, successfully arresting the officers involved. Sources revealed that the incident occurred around 11 PM on February 5th at a residence in Country Heights, Kajang. That night, eight Chinese tourists were resting inside when 12 men suddenly broke in. Some of them wore reflective police jackets and showed the group police identification, claiming to be police officers. Once inside, the group forcibly searched everyone's mobile phones and laptops, copying data and demanding and photographing their passports, accusing them of engaging in fraudulent activities in Cambodia. However, after the search, the police found no evidence of illegal activity, and passport records showed that the Chinese tourists inside had never been to Cambodia. The police officers involved continued to threaten the Chinese tourists, demanding 400,000 ringgit (approximately 705,000 yuan), or they would report them to the immigration department, leading to their arrest. Out of fear and concern for the safety of their female companions, one of the victims sought help from her employer in China. Ultimately, following the suspects' instructions, she transferred approximately 200,000 ringgit (approximately 352,000 yuan) to a designated cryptocurrency wallet. After the transfer, the suspects quickly left the scene, warning the victims to move out of the residence within two days or they would return. (Cover News)