What was the total bribe amount the immigration officer failed to report?

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Total Bribe Amount Unreported by Immigration Officer Was RM21,000

An immigration officer, Muhamad Solihan Johari, was fined RM35,000 for failing to report a total bribe of RM21,000. This sum was received as an inducement to facilitate the processing of travel documents for foreigners.
Details of the Offence

Muhamad Solihan Johari, aged 37, committed the offence between February 14 and May 25, 2018. He received the bribe totalling RM21,000 from a businessman. The funds were channelled through a woman's bank account.
Purpose of the Bribe

The bribe was given to Muhamad Solihan in his capacity as an immigration officer at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. The purpose was to influence him to assist in the processing of various travel documents for foreign nationals, including visas, passes, and permits.
Legal Consequences and Sentencing

The offence fell under Section 25 (1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. The penalty for such an offence, under Section 25 (2) of the same act, includes a fine not exceeding RM100,000 or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. Muhamad Solihan ultimately paid the RM35,000 fine imposed by the Sessions Court.

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