KUALA LUMPUR: A senior police officer was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday for allegedly accepting bribes to turn a blind eye to illicit activities.
Sources said the graft-busters found more than RM1 million in raids on several premises allegedly belonging to the officer, who is stationed at the Kuala Lumpur contingent police headquarters
They also told the 'New Straits Times' that the man has been on the MACC's radar for a few months.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrest.
It is believed the MACC would apply for a remand order today.
City police chief Datuk Allaudeen Abdul Majid said any action by the force would depend on the results of the MACC investigation.
"We leave it to the MACC to conduct their investigation first. After that, we will decide on our action," he told 'Harian Metro'.