Senior political figure held in Melaka over alleged bribes tied to RM44m Kota Laksamana project
MELAKA, April 15 — A company director bearing the title 'Datuk Seri', who is also a senior leader of a political party, has been remanded for six days starting today to assist in investigations into allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes linked to land reclamation works between 2021 and 2023.
Bernama reported that Magistrate Sharda Shienha Mohd Suleiman issued the remand order until 20 April for the 61-year-old man following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
According to sources, the suspect is being investigated for allegedly soliciting bribes in connection with a RM44 million land reclamation project in Kota Laksamana over the past five years.
He is believed to have received bribes in the form of assets, including four luxury vehicles.
Meanwhile, Melaka MACC director Adi Supian Shafie confirmed the arrest when contacted, stating that it took place at the MACC Melaka office at 4.55pm yesterday.
The case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009, which provides for a fine of five times the value of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher, and imprisonment of up to 20 years, upon conviction.
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