Cops remanded over RM635,000 bribe to shield gambling ops
The officers, both in their 40s, were detained by the Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at 2am today while recording their statements at the commission's state office.
They are suspected of soliciting and receiving cash from an individual to avoid taking enforcement action against gambling-related offences.
The Johor Baru magistrate's court granted the remand order until Aug 5, following an application by the MACC. The order was issued by magistrate Mohammad Izham Mohd Aliyas this morning.
According to a source, the suspects allegedly received the bribes in cash and are believed to have been actively involved in shielding the illegal gambling operation.
"Preliminary investigations indicate the officers were complicit in seeking and collecting bribes as a form of protection, allowing the illegal operation to proceed without interference," the source said.
Johor MACC deputy operations director Hairul Ilham Hamzah confirmed the arrests when contacted.
"The case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009 for soliciting and accepting gratification," he said.
If convicted, the offence carries a jail sentence of up to 20 years, and a fine of no less than five times the amount of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
This latest arrest comes amid an ongoing nationwide crackdown on corruption within law enforcement agencies, with the MACC reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on abuse of power.
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