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MACC nabs ‘Datuk Seri’ businessman in RM300,000 graft case

Suspect allegedly given amount to help release 22 Chinese nationals detained at immigration depot

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 10 Mar 2021 7:45AM

MACC nabs ‘Datuk Seri’ businessman in RM300,000 graft case
A 44-year-old ‘Datuk Seri’ businessman has been arrested on suspicion of receiving bribes to aid in the release of 22 Chinese nationals held at an Immigration depot. – March 10, 2021

SHAH ALAM – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a businessman with a “Datuk Seri” title on suspicion of receiving bribes amounting to RM300,000 from an individual to help release 22 Chinese nationals detained at an immigration depot.

MACC sources said the 44-year-old man was arrested at the Selangor MACC office at about 8pm yesterday.

They said the suspect claimed to be able to help solve the detention case of 22 Chinese nationals, who were held on suspicion of being involved in a Macau Scam and online gambling syndicate.

State MACC director Datuk Alias Salim confirmed the arrest, saying an investigation is ongoing under Section 16 (a) of the MACC Act 2009.

The suspect will be brought to the magistrates’ court here today for a remand application. – Bernama, March 10, 2021

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