Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) has launched an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct and abuse of power involving one of its officers stationed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, AKPS KLIA Entry Point commander Mohd Safrie Zakaria stated that the KLIA Integrity Division initiated the investigation immediately after a viral Threads post surfaced. The post alleged that an officer received RM100 through a QR code payment to the officer's personal bank account last Saturday.

Mohd Safrie Zakaria emphasized that a comprehensive and detailed internal investigation was promptly initiated to establish the facts and ensure transparency throughout the process. The officer implicated in the allegation has been summoned by the AKPS KLIA top management to provide a statement to assist in the investigation. Despite efforts to contact the Threads account owner, @brayenngabriel, for further information, no response was received as of 4 pm yesterday.

He reiterated that AKPS would not tolerate any breach of integrity principles, abuse of authority, or non-compliance with standard operating procedures by its officers or personnel. Mohd Safrie Zakaria assured that if misconduct is confirmed, firm disciplinary and legal action will be taken without compromise.

The agency also urged individuals with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.