We knew officers behind MyIMMs hack from day one, says immigration DG
Eleven immigration officers have been arrested for allegedly conspiring to hack the MyIMMs system to facilitate the unauthorised application and approval of PLKS.
Immigration director-general Zakaria Shaaban revealed that his department identified the officers involved in hacking the MyIMM system on the first day of the incident. Despite this, they decided not to take immediate action to ensure they could catch all those involved, including the masterminds. The department collaborated with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in monitoring the case rather than making arrests right away.
Shaaban emphasized that they had identified the officers involved on the first day but chose to proceed with caution to gather comprehensive evidence on the culprits behind the hack. He stated that they would not shield any staff implicated in corruption, abuse of power, or misconduct. Zakaria also mentioned that the department had been receiving information on personnel allegedly involved in activities such as "flying passports," counter-setting, and the irregular approval of temporary employment visit passes (PLKS).
He has issued repeated warnings, but he stated that there will be no more warnings or reminders, and the department will take immediate action. Eleven immigration officers were arrested for allegedly conspiring to hack the MyIMM system, while six others were apprehended last week, including a police officer and others from various backgrounds.
Shaaban warned that all PLKS approvals issued by the syndicate that infiltrated the MyIMM system would be canceled.
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