KUALA LUMPUR: The Penang Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested an enforcement officer on suspicion of soliciting and accepting a bribe, of RM12,000 in return for closing a rape case.
According to a source, the man in his 40s was arrested at around 10am on Tuesday (Aug 13) when he appeared to record a statement at the Penang MACC office.
"The suspect is believed to have committed the offence in 2019, and received a bribe of approximately RM12,000 from an individual in return for closing a rape case," he said.
Meanwhile, Penang MACC director, Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah confirmed the arrest and said that the man will be brought to court on Wednesday (Aug 14) morning, to be charged.
He said that the case is being investigated under Section 165 of the Penal Code.
