BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 38-year-old Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) assistant superintendent has been remanded for three days until Monday for allegedly demanding a bribe from a policeman.
The suspect, attached to the Intelligence Unit (North Zone) at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya, was arrested at 10.20pm Friday.
Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asstn Comm Nik Ros Azhan Nik Abdul Hamid said that the suspect had allegedly asked the police officer to pay him RM3,000 monthly, or risk being arrested by the MACC.
"The suspect told the police officer that he is in charge of reporting the development of illegal gambling activities," ACP Nik Ros Azhan said in a statement.
The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code for extortion.
The suspect, wearing orange lock-up attire, hid his face when he arrived at the Bukit Mertajam magistrate's court at about 9.20am Friday.
Magistrate Nurulrasyidah Mohd Akit granted the remand order.
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