PETALING JAYA, July 26 -- Twelve Malaysian police officers, including senior-ranking personnel, have been arrested over allegations they extorted RM2 million from a Chinese national, who was allegedly forced to pay RM560,000 for his release, Utusan Malaysia reported.

Citing unnamed sources, the newspaper said the victim paid US$140,000 (RM572,000) before later lodging a police report at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters.

"He later came forward to lodge a report at the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters (IPD).

"Following that, it is understood that 12 police officers and personnel were arrested, including some holding the ranks of Deputy Superintendent (DSP), Assistant Superintendent (ASP), and other ranks," the source wa...