The father and son duo, who were released on bail on Jan 15, were detained yesterday by MACC in order to face the charges today, The Star reported.
Both men are expected to be taken to the courts on Jalan Duta and in Shah Alam to face charges later today.
A source with MACC told the daily that Arif, 59, will be charged under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009 for abetment in soliciting for bribes, while his son, 35, will face two charges under Section 16(a)(B) and Section 16(a)(A) of the same act for seeking gratifications for both himself and his father.
The case first came to light when MACC arrested Arif on Jan 4. Two of his son were also arrested when they came to the MACC office for questioning.
At the time, MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Azam Baki reportedly said that Arif had abused his power and position to solicit for bribes since 2010.
Investigations showed he had a direct hand in appointing contractors, suppliers and vendors with vested interests, The Star reported.
MACC officers seized about 8kg worth of gold valued at RM1.6 million, and RM1 million in cash, including A$80,000, when they arrested Arif at his home in USJ, Subang Jaya on Jan 4.
They also seized a Toyota Estima (multi-purpose vehicle) owned by the suspect’s son.
An MACC source said at the time that Arif and his family had more than 10 plots of land in the Klang Valley registered in the family’s name, but the value of the land and how such land came to be acquired has not been determined.
According to The Star, Arif was Subang Jaya Municipal Council president in 2005, Selangor financial officer in 2007 and the former secretary-general of the agriculture and agro-based industries ministry, before moving to the rural and regional development ministry.