GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested five police personnel, including a senior officer, on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to about RM9,000 in exchange for not taking action against individuals suspected of possessing stolen motorcycles.
According to sources, the suspects, aged between their 20s and 40s, were detained between 2pm and 5pm on Monday (Sept 1) at the MACC Penang office.
"The suspects are believed to have conspired in the act during an operation conducted around Seberang Perai.
"One of the suspects is alleged to have demanded and received cash bribes from a motorcycle workshop owner, " the source said.
Penang MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrests, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
He said all suspects were held for 24 hours before being released on bail.
