MACC Remands Six More Cops Over Alleged Protection Racket for Illegal Businesses
Source: Penang Today
Six additional policemen, including a retired officer, have been remanded on suspicion of soliciting and accepting approximately RM117,000 in bribes from two company owners operating illegal entertainment outlets, massage parlours, and gambling activities.
Magistrate Syahirah Abdul Salim has approved the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) application for a five-day remand, which will last until 18 January, at the Magistrate’s Court today.
A source stated that all the male suspects, aged between 40 and 60, were detained yesterday between 11am and 4pm while providing statements at the Penang MACC office.
According to the source, “They are believed to have been receiving monthly bribes of between RM500 and RM2,000 from 2016 to 2021. One is suspected of receiving funds via online transfer to a third-party account,” while “the other five allegedly received payments directly into their personal accounts from these company owners.”
Penang MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrests when contacted, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
Yesterday, a police officer was also remanded on suspicion of accepting RM27,000 in bribes in connection with the same case. The 50-year-old suspect is being held for four days until 16 January.
