MACC nabs ministry officer over alleged bribery


PUTRAJAYA: An officer from a ministry was detained by graft busters for allegedly receiving RM40,000 in bribes in exchange for expediting payment claims of a contractor company.

Sources said the man, in his 40s, was detained at the Putrajaya Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office at about 2pm on Wednesday (Oct 18).

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