KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 — Action has been taken against a policeman who was alleged to have received bribes to release illegal immigrants, said a posting on the police Facebook.

The alleged policeman has been transferred to another location until investigations are completed.

A video clip on the case of the policeman receiving money from the employer of the illegal immigrant went viral on the internet.

According to the posting, a police report had been lodged and the case referred to the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) for action.

The police view such cases seriously and would not compromise against any officers involved in corruption.

Anyone with information of such cases are advised to contact the police

through the i-SPAAA system at the www.rmp.gov.my website. — Bernama