PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested a senior officer of a statutory body today to assist in investigations of a RM30 million graft case related to a project involving the statutory body.
According to sources, the 48-year-old was arrested at 12.30pm at the MACC headquarters after giving his statement.
“Initial investigations found that the suspect was involved with three other individuals who were remanded on Tuesday for obtaining approvals offering certified software certificate services without following regulations,” a source said.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki confirmed the arrest.
“Investigations will be carried out under Section 17 (a) of the MACC Act 2009. MACC will also obtain a remand order for the suspect tomorrow at the Putrajaya magistrate’s court,” he said.