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New Straits Times
19-05-2025
- New Straits Times
MACC detains two foreigners over RM200 bribe attempt
KOTA BARU: Two foreigners were detained by the Kelantan Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly attempting to bribe a police personnel in Tumpat this morning. Sources said the two men, aged 25 and 27, were believed to have offered RM200 in cash to the police officer during a patrol inspection. The sources said the two who were detained at the state MACC office at about 1.30am. "The bribe was allegedly offered to persuade the police officer not to carry out checks on them. "The officer, however, rejected the offer and handed over the two foreigners to MACC officers," a source told NST. Kelantan MACC director Rosli Husain when contacted confirmed the arrest.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Senior enforcement officer nabbed for allegedly accepting cash, valuable items worth RM14,000
KOTA BARU: A senior enforcement officer was arrested by the Kelantan Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today for allegedly receiving valuable items and cash amounting to RM14,000 from a contractor. Sources said the 40-year-old man was detained after giving his statement at the state MACC office around 1pm. "MACC officers detained the man after he completed giving his statement to investigators," the source said. The arrest was reportedly made following a complaint lodged by the contractor several months ago. The case is being investigated under Section 165 of the Penal Code for accepting a valuable item without adequate consideration, potentially with corrupt intent, by a public servant. It is understood that the officer previously served in the Machang district but was transferred to another state a few years ago. Kelantan MACC director Rusli Husain confirmed the arrest.
