How much in total did Saifol Nizam allegedly accept in bribes?

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Saifol Nizam is alleged to have accepted RM183,500 in bribes in total.
The charges say Saifol Nizam Mat Zin, 48, allegedly accepted RM183,500 in bribes. The alleged payments were said to have been received from a contractor over nearly two years.
The total bribe amount stated in the charges
The 146 corruption charges centre on an alleged total of RM183,500 in bribes. The court was informed that the payments were connected to his official duties as an assistant engineer with the Kerian District and Land Office (PDT).
Payments were allegedly taken over nearly two years
The offences were allegedly committed between January 3, 2022 and October 11, 2023. The alleged amounts per payment ranged from RM500 to RM1,500.
The charges were brought under Section 165 of the Penal Code
Saifol Nizam was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code. This provision carries a maximum sentence of two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both, if convicted.
Bail and case management were set by the Sessions Court
The Sessions Court granted bail of RM50,000 with one surety covering all 146 charges. It also ordered him to report to the MACC office in Ipoh once a month, surrender his passport to the court, and refrain from contacting prosecution witnesses while the case is pending, with the next mention fixed for August 26.

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