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The Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) denied allegations of a "Datuk" facilitating the release of detainees by arranging temporary work permits (PLKS) or ePasses. This follows a viral video showing a couple claiming they paid RM5,000 to a "Datuk" for a PLKS to release their detained sibling. JIM's investigation revealed the ePass was likely fake with a modified QR code, and no record of it existed in their system. JIM emphasized that all immigration matters must be handled through official channels and urged victims of such scams to report to the police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
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