MACC Arrests 13 More Vehicle Inspection Officers in Syndicate Crackdown
Suspects Received Bribes for Approving Vehicle Inspections
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested another 13 vehicle inspection officers at a vehicle inspection centre in Kuala Lumpur on suspicion of their involvement in a syndicate that approves the inspection of heavy vehicles. The suspects, all men aged between 20 and 40, were arrested between 1 and 2 pm yesterday and 10 am to 3 pm today, when they were present to give evidence at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.
Preliminary Investigations Revealed Bribes
According to sources, preliminary investigations revealed that all of the suspects believed to have received bribes ranging from RM150 to RM1,500 per month in cash from runners in return for helping to approve vehicle inspections at their place of duty.
Arrests Follow Previous Arrests and Interrogation
The arrest of the suspects follows the arrest of six vehicle inspectors last Monday and also the results of an interrogation conducted by MACC on an agent handed over by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) previously. According to him, to date, the MACC has arrested 22 suspects including 19 vehicle inspection officers, an agent and two runners involved in the syndicate.
Case Being Investigated Under Section 16 (b) (A) of the MACC Act 2009
MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests and said the case was being investigated under Section 16 (b) (A) of the MACC Act 2009. He also said that all 13 vehicle inspection officers arrested yesterday and today would be released on MACC bail after their statements were recorded.
Consequences of the Syndicate
The syndicate, which involved the approval of vehicle inspections in exchange for bribes, is believed to have caused significant losses to the government and the public. The MACC’s investigation into the matter is ongoing, and it is expected that more arrests will be made in the coming days.
FAQs
Q: How many suspects have been arrested in total?
A: 22 suspects, including 19 vehicle inspection officers, an agent, and two runners, have been arrested in connection with the syndicate.
Q: What is the range of bribes received by the suspects?
A: The suspects received bribes ranging from RM150 to RM1,500 per month in cash.
Q: How many vehicle inspection officers were arrested yesterday and today?
A: 13 vehicle inspection officers were arrested yesterday and today.
Q: What is the current status of the investigation?
A: The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected to be made in the coming days.