The suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at a restaurant in Kelantan by the MACC after allegedly receiving RM1,000 in cash.

KOTA BHARU: A police officer has been remanded for five days over allegations of soliciting and accepting a RM2,000 bribe to avoid taking action against an individual involved in a drug case.

Magistrate Nik Mohd Tarmizie Nik Mohd Shukri granted the five-day remand order until Monday at the Gua Musang Magistrates’ Court today, following an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

An MACC source said the suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at a restaurant in Kelantan at about 4 pm yesterday.