Event Brief
12 Malaysian Police Arrested Over Crypto Extortion
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
Summary: Twelve police officers in Malaysia were arrested for allegedly extorting cryptocurrency from Chinese nationals during a raid.
WHO: Malaysian police officers
WHAT: Arrested for extortion of cryptocurrency
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM ET
WHERE: Selangor
WHY: Allegations of corruption and extortion
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