Kota masai: Two security guards have been remanded for seven days following their arrest on Thursday for impersonating police and extorting RM2,000 from a couple.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Seri Alam police chief ACP Mohd Sohaimi Ishak stated that the two men, both aged 29, were apprehended by the police during a crime prevention patrol. The arrest occurred at approximately 4.30 am when officers inspected the Proton Persona the suspects were driving at a Caltex petrol station along Jalan Perdagangan Damai in Kota Masai.

Initial investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly introduced themselves as police officers before approaching a woman's car, who was accompanied by her boyfriend. They reportedly demanded RM2,000 in exchange for not taking action against the couple for the offence of khalwat (close proximity).

The police confiscated several items during the arrest, including a Proton Persona, two mobile phones, a sling bag, a security guard card, a Raya envelope, RM2,000 in cash, and a car remote control. One of the suspects was found to have several prior criminal records related to drug offences.

The case is currently being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion and Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a public servant.