Which MACC Act section is the inspector charged under?

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Inspector Charged Under Section 17(a) of MACC Act 2009

A 37-year-old police inspector has claimed trial for allegedly accepting a bribe. The inspector, identified as Firdaus Khalid, is accused of soliciting between RM1,000 and RM1,500 to prepare a negative gambling specialist report.
Alleged Bribery Offence

Firdaus Khalid, attached to the criminal investigation department at the Perak police headquarters, faces a charge under Section 17(a) of the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 (Act 694). The alleged offence occurred on June 24, 2019, at the criminal investigation division of the Kampung Tawas Police Station.
Potential Penalties

If found guilty under Section 17(a), the inspector could face a maximum of 20 years in jail, a fine of no less than five times the bribe amount, or RM10,000, whichever is higher, as stipulated by Section 24(1) of the same Act.
Bail and Case Progression

The court set bail at RM10,000 with one surety. The case has been scheduled for mention on May 28. The prosecution was handled by MACC deputy public prosecutor Nurul Wahida Jalaludin, while the inspector was represented by lawyer Mohamed Salihen Mastor.

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