ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of Kedah has remanded a former bank executive on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM7,000 in bribes two years ago.
According to MACC sources, the suspect is believed to have solicited bribes in exchange for helping applicants secure financing for drone purchases.
The sources added that the suspect, a man in his 50s, was arrested at about 4pm on Sunday (Jan 19) after turning up to have his statement recorded at the Kedah MACC office.
"Initial investigations found that the suspect is believed to have committed the crime in 2024. The suspect is believed to have received the bribes via online transactions into his personal account, believed to be between RM1,000 and RM2,300 for each application," the sources said.
Magistrate Nur Syifa Mohd Hamzah issued the five-day remand order until Jan 23 following an application by the MACC at the magistrate's court here this morning.
Meanwhile, Kedah MACC director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama
