THREE cops from the General Operations Force were charged at the Kuala Lumpur magistrate’s court today with stealing RM85,000 at a business front during an integrated operation against illegal immigrants last week.

Muhamad Hafiz Irsyad Mohd Nawi, 30; Mohamad Adib Mohd Zafri, 35, and Mohamad Amirul Aiman Mamat, 26, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before magistrate Aina Azahra Arifin.

They were charged with the joint intention of stealing money belonging to NGWE Gabar Sdn Bhd on Jalan Lebuh Pudu Off Jalan Silang at 2.27pm on December 21. The charge, framed under section 380 of the penal code, carries up to 10 years’ jail if convicted.

Izzat Amir Idham appeared for the prosecution, while lawyer Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli represented Adib and Hafiz. Amirul Aiman was represented by Khairunnisa Azzahrah Ghazalie.

The court set February 6 for mention and allowed each accused bail of RM17,000 with two local sureties.

On December 22, police received a report of the loss of RM85,000 in cash at the business front, where the three suspects were recorded on CCTV footage conducting a search in the building during the operation.

Following their arrests, police reportedly seized RM63,500 in cash, a Perodua Myvi, two mobile phones, and payment receipts for the purchase of tyres and maintenance of the vehicle. – Bernama, December 29, 2023.