# Impersonation and extortion in Penampang

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/impersonation-and-extortion-in-penampang
> Updated: 2026-09-09T09:30:43.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In Penampang, police detained two men, aged 19 and 28, for allegedly impersonating enforcement officers to extort a foreign national. The suspects reportedly wore clothing resembling official uniforms and demanded RM1,500 to resolve an alleged passport offense. After the victim requested official authorization, the suspects attempted to flee but were apprehended by local residents. The case is under investigation for extortion and impersonating a public servant.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Gerik police arrest three men for excavator theft in Lenggong

Three men have been arrested in Perak, Malaysia, in connection with the theft of an excavator from Kampung Sumpitan in Lenggong.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gerik-police-arrest-three-men-for-excavator-theft-in-lenggong

### 2026-08-28: Penampang police arrest two men for impersonating enforcement officers

Two men in Penampang were arrested for impersonating enforcement officers and attempting to extort RM1,500 from a foreign national in Kampung Koidupan Sugud.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/penampang-police-arrest-two-men-for-impersonating-enforcement-officers

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