Several reports have been filed with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) against Chief Secretary to the Government Ali Hamsa and Public Services Department (PSD) director-general Mohamad Zabidi Zainal.

A source told Malaysiakini that the reports were filed by people vexed over the transfer of MACC special operations director Bahri Mohamad Zin and strategic communications director Rohaizad Yaakob last Friday.

"There have been several reports filed under Section 48 of the MACC Act 2009," added the source, on condition of anonymity.

He said these reports have been lodged nationwide.

Section 48 of the MACC Act concerns offences regarding obstruction of investigation.

It is also learnt that similar reports have been lodged against the police for arresting MACC officers and seizing their laptops, as well as documents related to investigations into SRC International Sdn Bhd, and the transfer of RM42 million into Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak’s accounts.

The police were probing MACC officers over the leak of classified documents pertaining to the SRC probe.

Bahri was transferred after he lashed out at the police and claimed that hidden hands were responsible for their action.

Rohaizad ( photo ) was transferred a day after he met an opposition delegation which went to the MACC headquarters to express support.

Both men were transferred to the Prime Minister's Department but this was later cancelled and the two were reinstated.

Protest registered

Meanwhile, sources also told Malaysiakini that MACC second-in-command Mohd Shukri Abdull met Ali Hamsa and Mohamad Zabidi early this week to register his protest over the transfer.

"He also reminded the two that they could have flouted the law," said a source.

Immediately after news of their transfer broke last Friday, Mohd Shukri ( photo ), who was then in the US, told Malaysiakini in a text message that his men were acting under his instruction.

"Return my men, take me instead," he had said.

Ali Hamsa had downplayed the transfers , saying they were not related to the investigations on 1MDB.

MACC had also organised ' solat hajat ' or special prayer sessions seeking divine protection for its officers in the course of their work.

Yesterday, former attorney-general Abu Talib Othman said those responsible for the transfer could have flouted the law vis-a-vis Section 186 of the Penal Code for obstructing public servants from discharging their duties.

Section 186 of the Penal Code carries a penalty of two years' jail, a maximum fine of RM10,000, or both.

MACC: Our officers did not file reports

In a media statement this evening, MACC deputy commissioner (prevention) Mustafar Ali denied that his officers had filed the reports.

"MACC strongly denies that its officers filed the reports against Ali Hamsa and Mohamad Zabidi under Section 48 of the MACC Act 2009.

"Apart from being baseless, MACC is of the view that the media report has the motive to sour the good relationship between public agencies and the leadership of the public service.

"Meanwhile, MACC appreciates the cooperation of the media and hopes that the media will be more responsible and not publish reports based on sources who are not valid," he added.

Malaysiakini had inadvertently stated that MACC officers had filed the reports when it was actually lodged by the public. This was later corrected.