MACC officer allegedly linked to missing RM25m arrested over drugs, firearms
Police have confirmed that an investigation into a senior officer from the MACC who is suspected to be involved in the loss of case items involving US$6 million (RM25 million), is linked to a case involving the possession of firearms and drugs.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Abd Jalil Hassan said the senior officer was arrested on Tuesday over alleged possession of dangerous drugs as well as firearms and ammunition...
Police have confirmed that an investigation into a senior officer from the MACC who is suspected to be involved in the loss of case items involving US$6 million (RM25 million), is linked to a case involving the possession of firearms and drugs.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Abd Jalil Hassan said the senior officer was arrested on Tuesday over alleged possession of dangerous drugs as well as firearms and ammunition.
He said the individual was being investigated under Sections 8 (a) and 36 of the Arms Act 1960, and Section 12 (3) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
"The suspect has been remanded for four days beginning yesterday, for further investigation," Abd Jalil said in a statement last night.
Yesterday, Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin was reported to have said that the police had opened an investigation paper based on a police report received in connection with the case.
On Monday, the MACC confirmed that three of its senior officers were remanded for six days to assist in investigations into allegations of abuse of power and malfeasance.
Extradition application for Sajat
In another development, in explaining the process of repatriating cosmetics entrepreneur Nur Sajat Kamaruzaman, Abd Jalil said Malaysia and Thailand were bound by a treaty that allows the process of repatriating wanted individuals or criminals.
He said an application to bring back Sajat would be made soon.
"The police advise the public not to make any speculation and provocations that could interfere with the police investigation," Abd Jalil added.
Sajat is wanted for several criminal offences, including intimidation and obstructing civil servants from carrying out their duties, as well as name and gender change fraud.
An arrest warrant was issued against her for failing to appear at the Shah Alam Syariah High Court in Selangor for re-mention of her case on the charge of dressing up as a woman.
- Bernama
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