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Free Malaysia Today
18 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
2 cops nabbed for allegedly taking RM635,000 bribe
The two suspects, in their 40s, were arrested at MACC's Johor headquarters at about 2am today while giving their statements. PETALING JAYA : Two policemen have been remanded for seven days on suspicion of soliciting and accepting a RM635,000 bribe to not take action against an individual over a gambling offence. The suspects were placed under remand until Aug 5 by the Johor Bahru magistrates' court following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Berita Harian quoted an MACC source as saying the duo, in their 40s, were arrested at the commission's Johor headquarters at about 2am today while giving their statements. 'Both suspects are believed to have conspired to solicit and accept the bribe in return for not taking action against the individual for gambling activities,' the source said. 'The suspects are believed to have received the bribe in cash.' Johor MACC deputy operations director Hairul Ilham Hamzah confirmed the arrests.
The Star
19 hours ago
- The Star
Two cops remanded over case involving RM635,000 bribe
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Johor has remanded two police officers suspected of soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to approximately RM635,000 from an individual in exchange for not taking action over illegal gambling activities. Magistrate Mohammad Izham Mohd Aliyas ordered a seven-day remand order following an application by the MACC at the Johor Baru Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (July 30) morning. "Both male suspects, aged in their 40s, were arrested at around 2am on Wednesday when they appeared at the Johor MACC office to provide their statements. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the two suspects are believed to have conspired to solicit and receive bribe money in return for not taking action against an individual involved in gambling activities. "The suspects are believed to have received the bribe in cash," said the MACC. It added that Johor MACC operations deputy director Hairul Ilham Hamzah confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009.
New Straits Times
21 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Cops remanded over RM635,000 bribe to shield gambling ops
JOHOR BARU: Two policemen have been remanded for seven days to assist in investigations into an alleged RM635,000 bribe received in exchange for protecting illicit gambling activities. The officers, both in their 40s, were detained by the Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at 2am today while recording their statements at the commission's state office. They are suspected of soliciting and receiving cash from an individual to avoid taking enforcement action against gambling-related offences. The Johor Baru magistrate's court granted the remand order until Aug 5, following an application by the MACC. The order was issued by magistrate Mohammad Izham Mohd Aliyas this morning. According to a source, the suspects allegedly received the bribes in cash and are believed to have been actively involved in shielding the illegal gambling operation. "Preliminary investigations indicate the officers were complicit in seeking and collecting bribes as a form of protection, allowing the illegal operation to proceed without interference," the source said. Johor MACC deputy operations director Hairul Ilham Hamzah confirmed the arrests when contacted. "The case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009 for soliciting and accepting gratification," he said. If convicted, the offence carries a jail sentence of up to 20 years, and a fine of no less than five times the amount of the bribe or RM10,000, whichever is higher. This latest arrest comes amid an ongoing nationwide crackdown on corruption within law enforcement agencies, with the MACC reaffirming its zero-tolerance stance on abuse of power.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Four Malaysia– border enforcement officers remanded over 'flying passport' case
JOHOR BARU: Four enforcement officers were remanded for six days in connection with the bribery investigation involving illegal passport stamping at the Malaysia–Singapore border, here, today. The officers in their 20s and 40s are attached with the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Bangunan Sultan Iskandar here, were arrested yesterday. They are suspected of accepting about RM3,000 in bribes while manning the motor vehicle entry zone at the Johor border. Magistrate Mohammad Izham Mohd Aliyas granted the remand order until Aug 1, following a request by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Johor Baru magistrate's court this morning. A MACC sources said two of the officers were arrested by the Border Control and Protection Agency Compliance Unit during a surprise inspection on Friday, before they were handed over to the MACC. Two other personnel were detained later for the same offence dubbed the "flying passport" scam, where passports are stamped without the holder being physically present at the checkpoint. During the arrests yesterday, MACC officers seized 14 foreign passports, four mobile phones and cash believed to be bribes totalling RM3,000. "Preliminary investigations suggest the cash and mobile phones were linked to corrupt transactions involving forged immigration records," the source said. Each suspect is believed to have received about RM200 for every passport stamped without verifying the traveller's presence. Johor MACC deputy director (Operations) Hairul Ilham Hamzah confirmed the arrests and said the case is investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009 which criminalises the act of offering or giving bribes to secure business or personal advantage. Offenders face a fine of at least 10 times the bribe amount or RM1 million—, whichever is higher— and/or up to 20 years' imprisonment.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Four border enforcement officers remanded over latest 'flying passport' case
JOHOR BARU: Four enforcement officers were remanded for six days in connection with the bribery investigation involving illegal passport stamping at the Malaysia–Singapore border, here, today. The officers in their 20s and 40s are attached with the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex in Bangunan Sultan Iskandar here, were arrested yesterday. They are suspected of accepting about RM3,000 in bribes while manning the motor vehicle entry zone at the Johor border. Magistrate Mohammad Izham Mohd Aliyas granted the remand order until Aug 1, following a request by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at the Johor Baru magistrate's court this morning. A MACC sources said two of the officers were arrested by the Border Control and Protection Agency Compliance Unit during a surprise inspection on Friday, before they were handed over to the MACC. Two other personnel were detained later for the same offence dubbed the "flying passport" scam, where passports are stamped without the holder being physically present at the checkpoint. During the arrests yesterday, MACC officers seized 14 foreign passports, four mobile phones and cash believed to be bribes totalling RM3,000. "Preliminary investigations suggest the cash and mobile phones were linked to corrupt transactions involving forged immigration records," the source said. Each suspect is believed to have received about RM200 for every passport stamped without verifying the traveller's presence. Johor MACC deputy director (Operations) Hairul Ilham Hamzah confirmed the arrests and said the case is investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009 which criminalises the act of offering or giving bribes to secure business or personal advantage. Offenders face a fine of at least 10 times the bribe amount or RM1 million—, whichever is higher— and/or up to 20 years' imprisonment.
