Cops Nab 4 For Impersonating Police In Robberies In Selangor

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 They are suspects in five separate cases, says Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan.
Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said they seized a Perodua Myvi, three mobile phones and clothing believed to have been used in the robberies.PETALING JAYA: Police have arrested four people on suspicion of impersonating policemen to commit robberies in five cases in Selangor, state police chief Hussein Omar Khan said today
He said the four men, aged 33 to 38, were arrested on Saturday, Sinar Harian reported.
He said initial investigations showed that the four were involved in robberies in Dengkil, Bukit Puchong, Bukit Raja and Kajang.
He added that the same group is believed to have been involved in a robbery in Semenyih, a video of which was shared widely on social media early this month.
“In the May 4 incident, five men impersonated policemen to rob a 55-year-old retiree and three family members at their home in Semenyih.
“Based on CCTV footage, the suspects were wearing face masks and police vests, and broke into the house to steal jewellery, two mobile phones and around RM500 in cash,” he said at a press conference.
Hussein said police also seized a Perodua Myvi, three mobile phones and clothing believed to have been used in the robberies.
He said three of the suspects had been remanded until tomorrow to aid in investigations, but one was freed on police bail on Sunday.
He added that police are still on the lookout for the fifth suspect.
According to Hussein, the case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code for gang robbery, which provides for up to 20 years’ imprisonment and whipping.
“The case is also being investigated under Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating policemen, which provides for up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine or both if convicted,” he said.
Hussein reminded the public to watch out for robberies involving similar tactics, saying the suspects tricked their victims into thinking they were conducting inspections. - FMT

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