Malaysia

DPP remanded for allegedly receiving RM345,000 bribe

The suspect is suspected of receiving a bribe from a 'Datuk' in 2016

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 10 Oct 2020 6:15PM

DPP remanded for allegedly receiving RM345,000 bribe
The suspect was detained at MACC headquarters yesterday. – Bernama pic, October 10, 2020

PUTRAJAYA – A deputy public prosecutor (DPP) is under remand for six days on suspicion of receiving a RM345,000 bribe, as an inducement to settle a cheating case involving a land deal. 

Magistrate Shah Wira Abdul Halim issued the order after an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the magistrate’s court today.

According to a MACC source, the 50-year-old DPP was detained at the MACC headquarters yesterday after giving his statement. 

The source said the suspect is believed to have received the bribe from an individual with the title ‘Datuk’ in 2016. 

“At that time, the suspect was attached to the Attorney General’s Chambers here. He is now based in Selangor,” he added. 

The case is being investigated under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. – Bernama, October 10, 2020

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