KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 -- Two men seen in a viral video allegedly demanding protection money from a business operator have been arrested by police.

According to a report by Malaysiakini, Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus confirmed the arrests last night, saying investigations are ongoing.

The two were reportedly members of the Federal Territory Residents Representative Council in Wangsa Maju and of PKR, and had been instructed to step down from their posts to facilitate investigations by both the authorities and the party.

Federal Territories PKR leadership council chairperson Azman Abidin was quoted as saying the resignations were intended to ensure transparency throughout the process.

The duo have denied the allegations, ...