Malaysian police still looking at mobile phone numbers leak claim
More than 46 million postpaid and prepaid numbers, customer addresses as well as sim card details leaked
By Fairuz Mohd Shahar
Police are investigating the leak of 46.2 million mobile phone numbers of Malaysian telephone companies (telcos) and mobile virtual network operators.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said the investigation is being conducted by the police’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department.
“We are working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as this case is quite complicated since it involves telecommunication service providers.
“So far, we cannot reveal much as it is still ongoing. We are collecting information as to how the numbers and details were leaked.
“If we found the culprit, we will not hesitate to take legal action,” he told the New Straits Times.
MCMC, when contacted, said it would leave the investigation to the police and would give its full cooperation.