Immigration officer nabbed over unchecked entry of foreigners

Immigration officer nabbed over unchecked entry of foreigners

PETALING JAYA: An immigration officer has been arrested for suspected involvement in allowing foreigners into the country without going through the proper checks.

Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban said the officer on duty at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2 was arrested at noon yesterday.

He said nine Pakistani and two Sri Lankan passports were found in the sweater worn by the officer.

The officer was handed over to the immigration department’s enforcement division for investigation under Section 12(1)(f) of the Passport Act 1966, which relates to unauthorised possession of passports.

“The department would like to stress that it will never compromise on or protect any officer involved in integrity violations.

“This includes misuse of power and corruption at our country’s entry points or any immigration office,” he said.

Zakaria said stern action and stiff punishment, including dismissals, will be taken in accordance with the law against department personnel who are found guilty.