KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Police have arrested a local man in his 50s to assist investigations into the alleged illegal collection of parking fees from motorists near the Maluri MRT station, a matter that recently went viral on social media.

Cheras police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud confirmed that the suspect was arrested at about 2pm yesterday.

The issue gained attention after several Threads users claimed that individuals were demanding RM5 from motorists for parking, despite banners at the site stating that parking was free.

In a Threads post yesterday, ParkIt Malaysia said the arrest followed a police report lodged by the company and its efforts to alert the relevant authorities.