KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission today arrested the secretary-general of a federal ministry in USJ Subang Jaya over suspected corruption.
According to an MACC source, the 59-year-old Datuk was arrested at his home at 8am and taken to Putrajaya for investigation.
“The suspect was arrested for allegedly having used his position to abuse his power and accept bribes,” the source said to Bernama.
Meanwhile, MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Azam Baki confirmed the matter when contacted by Bernama.
He said the MACC was conducting further investigation at the suspect's house.
Azam declined comment when asked for the identity of the secretary-general.-- BERNAMA