A ‘Datuk’ was remanded for four days till March 6 in connection with an alleged RM3 million bribe to close investigations involving the RM6.3 billion undersea tunnel project in Penang.
The remand order on the businessman was issued by magistrate Eng Kar Wen on the application of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
The 64-year-old man arrived at the courthouse at 9.10am, in handcuffs and wearing MACC lockup attire.
According to media reports, he was arrested in Kuala Lumpur at 3.30pm on March 2 and was the second suspect detained in connection with the alleged bribery.
The media also reported that he had allegedly solicited RM4 million from the main construction company linked to the project after claiming that he had the power to “cover up” the commission’s investigation, but the amount was reduced to RM3 million after negotiations with the company.
It was reported that the company paid him RM3 million in four transactions last year.
The case is being investigated under Section 16 (a) B of the MACC Act 2009.
On Feb 27, MACC arrested a businessman with a ‘Datuk Seri’ title on suspicion of receiving RM19 million to stop the investigation on the project.
The MACC froze four bank accounts with RM3.6 million and seized four luxury vehicles worth about RM1.3 million.
The suspect was remanded for six days from Wednesday until Monday.
Related reports:
Mar 3, ‘Datuk Seri’ in Penang Tunnel Case Also Probed for Other Scams
Feb 28, Remanded: Datuk Seri Paid RM19M to Allegedly Cover Up MACC Probe