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MACC nabs senior manager in govt subsidiary for allegedly taking bribe

53-year-old man is suspected of receiving RM72,000 to help company secure RM5 mil loan

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 19 Oct 2022 11:30AM

MACC nabs senior manager in govt subsidiary for allegedly taking bribe
The case is being investigated under Section 16(a) of the MACC Act. – The Vibes file pic, October 19, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – A senior manager of a government subsidiary has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly accepting a bribe of RM72,000 to help a company secure a RM5 million loan from a government agency.

The 53-year-old suspect was arrested at the MACC headquarters at about 6pm yesterday after giving his statement.

According to a source, the suspect was alleged to have received the bribe from the managing director of the company concerned.

Putrajaya MACC director Mohd Anuar Ismail, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and that the suspect had been released on MACC’s bail.

He also said the case was being investigated under Section 16(a) of the MACC Act. – Bernama, October 19, 2022

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