Penang: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Penang today detained five police officers, including a senior officer, suspected of soliciting and accepting bribes of nearly RM9,000 in exchange for not taking action against the offence of stolen motorcycle possession.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the five male suspects, in their 20s to 40s, were arrested between 2 and 5 pm today at the Penang MACC office while giving their statements.

Preliminary investigations revealed that all suspects were believed to have conspired to commit the act last Friday during an operation conducted around Seberang Perai. One of the suspects is believed to have requested and received cash bribes from an individual who is the owner of a motorcycle workshop involved in the said operation.

Penang MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrest and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009. He added that all the suspects were arrested 24 hours before being released on MACC bail.