KOTA BHARU, April 9 — One other suspect has been remanded for 5 days till Monday for allegedly soliciting and accepting about RM12,000 in bribes in change for not taking authorized motion in opposition to a person discovered carrying ketum leaves in his automobile.
Justice of the Peace Rais Imran Hamid issued the remand order in opposition to the person in his 30s following an utility by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Fee (MACC) on the Kota Bharu Justice of the Peace’s Courtroom right here right now.
In response to a supply, the suspect was arrested at about 5 pm yesterday at his dwelling.
Preliminary investigations point out he’s believed to have acted in collusion with 4 police personnel who had been additionally remanded earlier in reference to the identical case.
“The suspect is believed to have acquired the bribe by way of financial institution transfers into his private account,” the supply added.
In the meantime, Kelantan MACC director Azmin Yusoff confirmed the arrest, including that the case is being investigated below Part 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009. — Bernama
