SEPANG: A temporary staff member suspected of selling counterfeit passes for the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix was arrested by police on Oct 31, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) said.
In a statement, SIC said the arrest was made by police following an internal investigation conducted with authorities, adding that legal action was underway against the individual hired specifically for the event.
"Contrary to online rumours, the individual involved is NOT Aqil. The suspect is a temporary staff member engaged specifically for this event," the statement said.
The circuit clarified that the passes in question were never authorised for issuance or sale, as event passes were strictly reserved for operational personnel and not sold to the public.
