MACC arrests judge for alleged corruption involving illegal immigrants

PETALING JAYA: A Kuala Kubu Baru Sessions Court judge has been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here over alleged corruption involving the release of illegal immigrants.

MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya confirmed the judge was arrested on Monday (July 22) evening.

"The arrest was made in connection with the previous action against a lawyer, deputy public prosecutor and several police personnel over the case.

"The investigation into the case is linked to the detention of illegal immigrants for the purpose of seeking payment for their release," she said in a statement.

She added that a sum of cash was also seized when the arrests were made.

On July 20, six police officers from the Hulu Selangor district police headquarters as well as the lawyer and DPP were detained by the MACC to assist with investigations into the case.

Earlier, Bernama reported that the remand order against the lawyer and DPP over alleged corruption involving the release of illegal immigrants has been extended for two days.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki was quoted saying that their remand was extended, while the six policemen who were detained, had been released.