SHAH ALAM: The Selangor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a local authority officer on suspicion of soliciting and accepting about RM26,000 in bribes from the owner of a runner service company.
The money was allegedly paid in exchange for helping to expedite the issuance of business licences and refraining from taking action against the company.
According to a source, the male suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at about 10.30 am today when he turned up to give a statement at the Selangor MACC office.
"Initial investigations found that the suspect allegedly committed the offences between 2019 and 2023.
"The suspect is believed to have received the bribes through several fund transfers into his personal bank account," the source said on Tuesday (Nov 10).
Meanwhile, Selangor MACC director Mohd Azwan Ramli confirmed the arrest and said the case was being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama
