MACC Officer Accused Of Taking RM350,000, But The Accuser Is Also Under Probe

Police are reopening a case that MACC itself closed eight years ago, raising questions about who watches the watchdog.

The Rakyat Post Adeline Leong · News & blogs · 1 hr ago

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The investigation is being conducted under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation, which carries a maximum two-year prison sentence, a fine, or both upon conviction.
Police are also probing possible offences under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, which covers the misuse of network facilities or services.
Police will apply to the Public Prosecutor for an Order to Investigate under Section 108(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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A senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer is alleged to have received RM350,000 from an individual in 2017.

Bukit Aman CID director Datuk M. Kumar said police opened two investigation papers after a police report was lodged over the matter.

One investigation paper was opened under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which deals with public servants accepting valuable items without consideration from persons connected to their official duties. Upon conviction, it carries imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both.

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Published: October 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM UTC
By: Adeline Leong
Section: Malaysia
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