MACC: Sec-gen is from Rural and Regional Development Ministry
PETALING JAYA: The suspect who was arrested earlier Wednesday for alleged graft is from the Rural and Regional Development Ministry, confirms Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Azam Baki.
When contacted to verify the identity of the suspect, Azam confirmed that it was the current Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Mohd Arif Ab Rahman.
In a statement earlier, Azam said that Mohd Arif was arrested at his house in USJ Subang Jaya at 8am.
Also arrested was a 29-year-old male suspect.
Mohd Arif is suspected to have abused his power and position since 2010 to solicit bribes.
Initial investigations showed he had a direct hand in appointing contractors, suppliers and vendors.
The MACC has also confiscated cash and gold bars worth about RM3mil.
