PDRM
The Royal Malaysia Police, the force that investigates mule-account cases and can freeze accounts.
Sources checked 2026-09-17 to 2026-09-29
What it means
PDRM stands for Polis Diraja Malaysia, the Royal Malaysia Police. It keeps appearing in frozen-account matters because these cases are treated as crimes, not banking disputes. When you see PDRM, read it as the police.
A frozen account tied to a mule-account suspicion is a criminal investigation. That is why the police, and not only the bank, are involved.
What is the police freeze power?
Since the 2024 amendments, the police can act quickly. Under CPC section 116D, a police officer of Sergeant rank or above can freeze an account immediately, without a court order, on suspicion that it is linked to unlawful activity. [f1]
Your bank then carries out the order, which is why some freezes arrive suddenly and without notice. The person named in the order can apply to the Sessions Court to vary or revoke it. The order lapses after 18 months if nobody is prosecuted over the money.
Which unit investigates?
Not every part of PDRM handles these cases. The Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID / JSJK) at Bukit Aman is the PDRM unit that investigates mule-account cases. [f2]
If you are asked to give a statement or attend, it may be this unit. Our page on CCID explains more.
Reporting and hotlines
Speed matters when a scam is fresh. The National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) hotline 997 is used to report scams and trigger urgent freezes. [f3]
If you are a victim and not a suspect, this line can help. Either way, read what to do now to steady your next steps. If a police freeze has hit your account, a lawyer can prepare the application to the Sessions Court for you.
Sources
- CPC (Amendment) Act 2024, Section 116D
- PDRM Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID / JSJK)
- National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) hotline 997
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What does PDRM stand for?
PDRM stands for Polis Diraja Malaysia, the Royal Malaysia Police. It is the national police force. It appears in mule-account and frozen-account matters because these are treated as crimes. When you see PDRM in a letter or notice, it simply means the police.
Can PDRM freeze my account?
Yes. Under CPC section 116D (added in 2024), a police officer of Sergeant rank or above can freeze an account immediately, without a court order, on suspicion that it is linked to unlawful activity. Your bank then carries out the order. That is why some freezes happen fast, with no warning to the account holder.
Which part of PDRM handles these cases?
A specialist unit. The Commercial Crime Investigation Department, known as CCID or JSJK, at Bukit Aman investigates commercial crime, including mule accounts. If you are asked to attend, it may be this unit.
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