Cops begin probe into alleged falsified heritage player documents

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00:00Police said they had begun investigations into allegations of document forgery

00:06involving seven heritage football players representing the Malaysian national team.

00:12Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department Director, Commissioner Datuk Rusdi Muhammad Issa

00:17said on Thursday that two statements had been recorded so far regarding the probe.

00:22He said their investigation focused on Section 468 of the Penal Code involving forgery

00:29with the purpose of cheating.

00:31On Wednesday, the Football Association of Malaysia said it had lodged a police report over the allegations.

00:37They said this is in line with the recommendation of the Independent Investigation Committee

00:41chaired by former Chief Justice Tun Madraus Sharif.

00:45They said they are committed to fully cooperating with the police and respect the ongoing legal process.

00:50In September, FIFA sanctioned FAM and suspended the seven players for a year for breaching eligibility rules.

00:57They said the probe revealed that FAM had helped forge documents to enable the players to represent the national team.

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