SHAH ALAM - The presence of artificial intelligence (AI) and other latest technologies has sparked a need for the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) to be strengthened in terms of manpower.
Its director Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf said that more members are needed to deal with today's sophisticated online fraud cases.
"Fraud was once done in person, but now it all takes place online and via AI technology, mainly involving business, banking, and various other matters.
"The existence of this latest technology shows the need for expertise among members and skilled officers. This certainly requires more human resources," he told Sinar today.
Ramli said that criminals are leveraging the latest technologies to scam victims.
"The challenge for us to deal with is not in the next 10 or 15 years as it is seemingly growing so fast. From there, we need more expertise, technology, and financing.
"CCID, at the same time, needs to be highly ready to face the development of this technology advancement," he stressed.
Ramli welcomed the statement of the Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain in regard to the restructuring of police membership involving several departments, including CCID.
"Personally, I fully support and welcome his statement given that currently, CCID membership sits around more than 2,000 members and officers.
"As I mentioned, with the current development, there is a need for (member) addition. I had been informed that the Management Department is sorting it out," he added.
It was reported that the police will restructure its members in each team based on the needs and challenges of the task at hand.
Razarudin noted that the coordination involved several departments, including CCID.
He added that the forces that will be reduced in membership are the Crime Prevention and Community Security Department and the General Operation Team (PGA).
According to him, the police currently have 130,000 officers and members, reaching the international standard ratio of one member to 250 civilians.