PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the former chief executive officer of Felda Investment Corporation (FIC) to assist in the investigations into the purchase of a hotel in Kensington, London.

MACC investigation director Simi Abd Ghani confirmed the arrest.

He said the man was arrested at the MACC headquarters at 9.20am Monday morning when he showed up to give his statement in connection with the case.

Simi said the MACC would file a remand application against the man at the Magistrate’s Court here on Tuesday.

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