Businessman Arrested For Soliciting Reward Over Pahang "Datuk" Title
The suspect, in his 40s, was arrested at about noon today when he appeared at the Sabah MACC Office here to give a statement.
According to a source, the suspect is believed to have offered to help the complainant obtain the title of Datuk from Pahang in 2023, even though he did not have the authority to do so.
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