RM6,000 work permit deal leads to arrest of alleged fake Immigration officer

The Melaka Immigration Department has arrested a 50-year-old housewife accused of posing as a senior immigration officer and offering work permit processing services for a fee, according to officials. The woman was detained in a raid at a cafe in Melaka under Operation Serkap, following allegations that she duped at least three victims, including two Malaysians, with payments of around RM6,000 each.

Seized items during the arrest included a set of black uniform and accessories, a senior immigration officer insignia, JIM collar badges, an integrity badge, headscarves, T-shirts, and a forged identification card. The suspect was allegedly carrying out this fraud for one to two years, posing as an immigration officer to approach desperate employers or foreigners seeking work permits.

She even posted pictures of herself in the department's uniform on social media to bolster her false credentials. The suspect has been remanded for four days to assist further investigations, and the Immigration Department has issued witness summonses to the victims and her husband. The public is advised to avoid unofficial immigration services and deal directly with local Immigration Department offices.