Six Malaysian Customs officers previously detained for their alleged involvement in a vape smuggling and tax evasion syndicate have been transferred to non-critical departments. The officers are no longer assigned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) pending the conclusion of the investigation. The Director-General of Customs, Datuk Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin, emphasized that the Customs Department will not compromise or protect any officers involved in misconduct, integrity violations, or corruption. The announcement follows the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (SPRM) successful dismantling of a vape smuggling syndicate at KLIA's Cargo Center, resulting in the arrest of 14 individuals, including six customs officers, for their suspected involvement in the operation.
: Enam pegawai Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia yang ditahan selepas disyaki terlibat dalam sindiket penyeludupan dan pengelakan cukai melibatkan rokok elektronik baru-baru ini, telah ditukarkan ke bahagian tidak kritikal berkuat kuasa hari ini.
Anis Rizana turut menegaskan JKDM tidak akan berkompromi atau melindungi pegawai yang terlibat dalam salah laku, pelanggaran integriti, atau jenayah rasuah dan menyeru agar semua anggota JKDM berkhidmat dengan penuh ikhlas, cekap, tangkas dan berintegriti.
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