A former bank executive is remanded for allegedly taking RM7,000 in bribes to approve drone purchase financing applications in 2024.
ALOR SETAR: A former bank executive has been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over allegations of soliciting and accepting bribes for drone financing.
The suspect, a man in his 50s, is accused of accepting approximately RM7,000 in bribes two years ago.
MACC sources state the bribes were allegedly taken in exchange for helping applicants secure financing for drone purchases.
The suspect was arrested at about 4 pm yesterday after attending the Kedah MACC office to have his statement recorded.
“Initial investigations found that the suspect is believed to have committed the crime in 2024,” said the sources.
The bribes, ranging from RM1,000 to RM2,300 per application, were allegedly received via online transactions into his personal account.
Magistrate Nur Syifa Mohd Hamzah granted a five-day remand order until Jan 23 following an MACC application at the magistrate’s court.
Kedah MACC director Datuk Nazli Rasyid Sulong confirmed the arrest when contacted.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.
