MACC nabs Sabah businessman in ‘RM6,000 for Datukship' probe
PETALING JAYA : A businessman with a 'Datuk' title has been arrested in Sabah on suspicion of deceiving a man into paying RM6,000 to obtain a state honour from Pahang, which also comes with a Datukship.
The suspect, in his 40s, allegedly offered to help the man secure the title around 2023 despite having no authority to do so, Berita Harian reported.
The man transferred the money to the suspect.
The businessman was arrested at about noon today after giving a statement at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Sabah headquarters.
Sabah MACC chief S Karunanithy said the suspect was released on bail of RM5,000 but is expected to be charged in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday in connection with the case.
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