KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve police personnel have been temporarily suspended from active duty in connection with the theft of ­cryptocurrency from Chinese nationals, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (pic).

The Inspector-General of Police said that statements are also being taken from those involved, as part of an ongoing investigation.

“Further action will be decided once the investigation is complete.

“For now, the officers have been assigned to non-operational duties to ensure the investigation proceeds properly,” he told reporters after the presentation of Yayasan Seri Negara’s ­contribution and Zakat Wakalah PBLT Sdn Bhd at the Cheras ­district…