A local council officer has been arrested on suspicion of soliciting and receiving approximately RM26,000 in bribes in exchange for helping a company secure business licences and avoid enforcement action.
The male suspect, believed to be in his 30s, was detained at around 10.30am on Tuesday when he arrived at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor office to give a statement.
According to sources, the money was allegedly received from the owner of a company providing runner services.
In return, the officer is suspected of helping to facilitate and speed up the company’s business licence applications, as well as refraining from taking enforcement action against the company.
Preliminary investigations found that the alleged offences took place between 2019 and 2023.
The suspect is believed to have received the bribe through several bank transfers into his personal account.
Selangor MACC director Mohd Azwan Ramli confirmed the arrest.
The case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
