Former minister in court for remand over TH RCI probe [WATCH]

A former Malaysian minister, in his 60s, was taken to court for a remand application related to a MACC investigation into issues raised in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji. The man was arrested yesterday afternoon after appearing at the MACC headquarters to have his statement recorded in connection with the leasing of hotels in Saudi Arabia.

The investigation falls under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009, which deals with soliciting or receiving gratification as an inducement or reward in a transaction. If convicted, the former minister could face up to 20 years imprisonment and a fine of at least RM10,000, or five times the value of the gratification involved, whichever is higher.

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