Man claiming police extorted him wanted by Interpol over scam case
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KUALA LUMPUR: A foreigner who lodged a police report alleging he was extorted by individuals believed to be the police is now under investigation after checks with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) found he was wanted in China over a fraud case.
From the original report
Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said checks revealed that the man was not a Vanuatu national as initially claimed, but was believed to be a Chinese citizen.
"Checks through Interpol found that the complainant is a Chinese national who is wanted in China for fraud.
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- Jul 27, 2026
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