According to a source from the MACC, also detained was the international sales manager from the same company.

The “Datuk” was nabbed at his house in Tropicana Indah, while the sales manager was arrested at his house in Taman Desa in Jalan Klang Lama.

The source told FMT that the duo were involved in corrupt practices and abuse of power in connection with an e-passport project in a foreign country.

They had allegedly solicited bribes from a private firm based overseas, between 2013 and 2015.

MACC said they will issue a statement on the arrest later today.

The arrest of the duo marks the second time this month a “big fish” has been nabbed.

On Jan 4, the rural and regional development ministry secretary-general and his two sons were arrested by MACC for suspected corrupt practices. MACC also seized cash and gold bars worth about RM3 million from his house.