Statement to Police Explained
A statement is an account of what you know, given to and recorded by the police during an investigation.
Sources checked 2026-09-17 to 2026-09-29
What Is a Statement to the Police?
A statement is an account of what you know or did, given to the police and written down during an investigation. In a frozen-account or mule-account matter, you may be asked for one as a witness or as a person under investigation.
Once recorded, it becomes part of the case file. That is why it helps to understand what a statement is before you give one.
When Is a Statement Taken?
It can be taken at different points in a case. In a mule-account case, which the CCID at Bukit Aman investigates, you may be asked to attend and explain your account and transactions. [f2]
It can come together with other steps. Under CPC section 116D, added in 2024, police can freeze an account without a court order, so a freeze and a request for a statement can arrive close together. [f3]
How Is It Different From Other Statements?
A plain statement is recorded in an ordinary investigation. A cautioned statement is an old term for one taken after a formal caution.
Police record statements under CPC Section 112. Section 113 sets rules on when such a statement can be used in evidence, with exceptions, for example where the accused admits making it. The rules are technical, so get legal advice before you give one.
A voluntary statement is one you give freely, without pressure. A confession is a statement admitting the offence.
The types are different, so check which one you are being asked to give.
Why Get Advice First?
What you say is recorded and can shape your case. Article 5(3) of the Federal Constitution gives you the right to consult and be defended by a lawyer of your choice. [f1] A short talk before you attend helps you understand the process and answer honestly.
Possessing or controlling someone else’s account is an offence under Penal Code section 424A. It carries a fine of RM5,000 to RM50,000, or 6 months to 5 years in jail, or both. [f4]
A lawyer can explain what you are being asked and prepare you for the interview. Getting legal help early is a sensible step, not a sign of guilt.
Sources
- Federal Constitution, Article 5(3)
- PDRM Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID / JSJK), Bukit Aman
- CPC (Amendment) Act 2024, Section 116D, Parliament of Malaysia
- Penal Code, Section 424A
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What is a statement in a police investigation?
It is an account of what you know or did, which the police write down during an investigation. In a mule-account case you may be asked for one as a witness or as a person under investigation. It goes into the case file, so understand your position before you give it.
How is a plain statement different from a cautioned statement?
A plain statement is recorded in an ordinary investigation. Cautioned statement is an old term for a statement taken after a formal warning; that procedure was removed in 2006. Police record statements under CPC Section 112. Section 113 sets rules on when such a statement can be used in evidence, with exceptions, for example where the accused admits making it. The rules are technical, so get legal advice before you give one.
Should I get advice before giving a statement?
Yes, if you can. What you say is recorded and can affect your case. Article 5(3) of the Federal Constitution gives you the right to consult a lawyer of your choice. A short talk first helps you understand the process and answer honestly without pressure. It does not mean you have something to hide.
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