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
