PAHANG police chief Yahaya Othman has confirmed that one of the state’s district police chiefs was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.

Yahaya said police were ready to cooperate with MACC in its investigations.

“Pahang police are giving an assurance that they will not compromise on misconduct, crimes or any violation of the law by officers and personnel,” he said in a brief statement today.

It is understood that MACC will be applying for a remand order on the 53-year-old senior police officer tomorrow.

It is learnt that the senior officer was detained for allegedly receiving bribes amounting to more than RM1 million between 2017 and 2022 as an inducement not to act against entertainment centres. – Bernama, June 6, 2023.