{
  "id": 14187778,
  "title": "Cops launch probe over claims of MACC officer receiving RM350,000",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cops-launch-probe-over-claims-of-macc-officer-receiving-rm350-000-14187778",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/13/cops-launch-probe-over-claims-of-macc-officer-receiving-rm350-000"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched two investigations into claims that a senior officer received RM350,000 from an individual in 2017. This follows the allegations circulating on social media. Police aim to seek an order to investigate under Penal Code Sections 165, 500, and 233. The first investigation is under Section 165 for receiving valuable items without consideration, while the second involves Section 500 for defamation and Section 233 for improper use of network facilities. An application for an order under Section 108(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code will be submitted to the public prosecutor to allow for further investigation, including recording witness statements. Police have urged the public to refrain from speculating on the case and to use social media responsibly. The MACC had previously investigated the allegations in 2018 and closed the case as no wrongdoing was proven. However, the renewed circulation of allegations led MACC chief commissioner Ab Halim Aman to order a special team to conduct further investigations.",
  "summary": "Two investigation papers have been opened, one over the alleged receipt of money and another over possible defamation and misuse of network services.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Police probe RM350,000 bribery claim against senior MACC officer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/police-probe-rm350-000-bribery-claim-against-senior-macc-officer",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:41:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Cops launch probe over claims of MACC officer receiving RM350,000",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/cops-launch-probe-over-claims-of-macc-officer-receiving-rm350-000",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:28:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}