Police open two probes into claim a senior MACC officer took RM350,000

Police have opened two separate investigation papers into an allegation that a senior Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer received a RM350,000 bribe from an individual in 2017. The claim went viral on several social media platforms and has not been proven.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar said the investigations followed a police report on the matter. He made the remarks in a statement on Tuesday, 13 October, as reported by Malay Mail and Free Malaysia Today.

What police are investigating

Kumar said the first investigation paper was opened under Section 165 of the Penal Code, which covers a public servant accepting something of value without payment from a person connected to his official duties. On conviction, the penalty is up to two years in jail, a fine, or both.

The second paper was opened under Section 500 of the Penal Code for defamation, which carries up to two years in jail, a fine, or both. That probe also covers Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 on the improper use of network facilities, punishable by a fine of up to RM500,000, up to two years in jail, or both.

Kumar said police will apply to the Public Prosecutor for an Order to Investigate under Section 108(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code. This is needed to record witness statements and to confirm the status of MACC's earlier investigation.

He urged the public not to speculate and to use social media responsibly.

How the claim reached this point

The allegation began circulating on 9 October. On 10 October, Malaysian Corruption Watch (MCW) urged MACC and the Anti-Corruption Advisory Board to act quickly. MCW president Jais Abdul Karim said the incident allegedly took place on 13 November 2017 and that there had been no verifiable official explanation of any investigation. He stressed that MCW was not judging anyone on social media accusations, but said serious claims against the country's main anti-corruption agency should not go unanswered, NST reported.

The same day, MACC said it had investigated the case in 2018 and closed it because no offence could be established. MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman ordered a special team to review the matter to protect the commission's integrity and public confidence, according to MACC's statement as reported by The Star.

What happens next

Police must wait for the Public Prosecutor's decision on the order before recording witness statements. Neither police nor MACC has named the officer, and no one has been charged. MACC's special team has not announced its findings.

It is the second case involving MACC this week: MACC and police to investigate MyEG and Zetrix AI over RM314 million in JPJ revenue.

Sources

• Free Malaysia Today, Polis siasat dakwaan pegawai kanan SPRM terima rasuah RM350,000, 13 October 2026
• Malay Mail, Police: Two investigation papers opened over RM350,000 bribery claim against senior MACC officer, 13 October 2026
• The Star, MACC team to probe claims of RM350,000 bribe involving senior officer, 10 October 2026
• NST, MCW urges MACC to probe claims senior officer received RM350,000 bribe, 10 October 2026