SHAH ALAM – The remand for two individuals, including a businessman with the title Datuk Seri, has been extended four days from today to assist investigations into RM300,000 in bribes from one individual to release 22 Chinese nationals detained at an immigration depot.
The remand order was issued by magistrate Sabreena Bakar at the magistrates’ court here upon receiving an application from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
Last Wednesday, a 44-year-old Datuk Seri and a woman, 41, believed to be a foreign worker agent, were remanded for six days to assist in investigations into the case.
An MACC source said the male suspect allegedly claimed he could settle the detention of 22 Chinese nationals suspected to be involved in online gambling and Macau Scam activities while the woman acted as a go-between.
The case is being investigated under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama, March 15, 2021
