A source from the MACC said the bribes were allegedly kickbacks in exchange for awarding subcontractor jobs related to a purported tender worth about RM900 million for providing food and beverage services to workers.

The source said the man, in his 50s, was arrested yesterday when he was summoned to the MACC’s headquarters in Putrajaya to provide his statement.

The anti-graft agency obtained a five-day remand for the suspect earlier this morning, the source said.

“Early investigations found that the money was transferred into the suspect’s company account in August 2023,” the source said.

“The suspect is believed to have falsely claimed to be the main contractor for a five-year food and beverage supply tender for workers at an oil refinery. No such supply contract exists.”

The source revealed the suspect had also pretended to be a “Datuk” and has several previous convictions for fraud.

When contacted, MACC special operations division senior director Azmi Kamaruzaman confirmed the arrest and added that the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.