MACC nabs local authority officer on suspicion of graft

 The officer is believed to have accepted RM26,000 from the owner of a runner service company.

The male suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at about 10.30am today when he turned up to give a statement at the Selangor MACC office.

SHAH ALAM:

The Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a local authority officer on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM26,000 in bribes from the owner of a runner service company.

The money was allegedly paid in exchange for helping to expedite the issuance of business licences and to refrain from taking action against the company.

According to a source, the male suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at about 10.30am today when he turned up to give a statement at the Selangor MACC office.

“Initial investigations found that the suspect allegedly committed the offences between 2019 and 2023.

“The suspect is believed to have received the bribes through several fund transfers into his personal bank account,” the source said.

Selangor MACC director Azwan Ramli confirmed the arrest. The case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. - FMT