KUANTAN, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Pahang Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two senior police officers and a retired policeman for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes totalling RM110,000 to protect drug and ketum distribution activities in the state.
According to a source, the three men, aged between 30s and 50s, were arrested around 8.30 pm yesterday when they turned up to give their statements at the MACC Temerloh branch office.
Initial investigations led to the arrest of four suspects, all believed to have colluded in the illegal activity from 2022 to 2024.
“One of the suspects is believed to have received monthly bribes amounting to RM4,000 to RM5,000 through bank transfers into his personal account before distributing the money to the others,” the source said.
One of the suspects has been released on MACC bail after his statement was recorded.
The remaining three are currently under a seven-day remand until Aug 4, following a remand order issued by the Temerloh Magistrate’s Court this morning.
Meanwhile, Pahang MACC director Mohd Shukor Mahmud confirmed the arrests when contacted and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009.
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