Man who accused MACC of offering Wan Saiful RM10 million arrested
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki says the research officer's statement led to a lot of speculation about the anti-graft agency.
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A research officer who allegedly accused the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) of offering RM10 million to former Bersatu information chief Wan Saiful Wan Jan was arrested yesterday.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the man was arrested when he presented himself at the MACC headquarters at 3.30pm.
The man was arrested for interfering with MACC's investigation under Section 48 of the MACC Act 2009, Azam told a press conference here today.
The man allegedly posted a video on social media, accusing MACC of offering RM10 million to Wan Saiful to implicate former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin in wrongdoing.
Azam said although the man had apologised to MACC on his social media platform, he personally could not forgive him for damaging the agency’s reputation with wild allegations.
"His statement has led to a lot of speculation about MACC. These allegations will remain there (online) and can't be removed. Many will still believe it," Azam said.
He added that MACC performed its duties professionally depending on the complaints and information received.
"We are not a tool for any political party. We carry out investigations based on the information available. There is no selective investigation or prosecution in this matter," he said.
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