KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied claims of misconduct during the arrest of businessman Albert Tei on Friday, including allegations that officers pointed a gun at him.

In a statement, it said a police report has been filed to investigate what the MACC called false claims and stop the spread of inaccurate information.

"A police report was lodged today to enable the relevant authorities to investigate the defamatory allegations made against the MACC officer involved," the MACC said

"The police report is also to ensure that no parties spread any unverified information that may be intended to disrupt the investigation being carried out by the MACC,” it added.
 
The commission stressed that the arrest at Tei’s home was conducted “according to procedures”, rejecting assertions made earlier by Tei’s lawyer, Zaid Malek, that officers acted in a “high-handed and unlawful” manner.

Zaid had alleged that officers forced their way into the Puchong residence, denied Tei access to legal counsel, refused to identify themselves, and attempted to seize his mobile phone when he began documenting the incident.

He further claimed that Tei was escorted out “as if they were arresting a terrorist”, surrounded by armed personnel wearing balaclavas, and that the arresting team did not disclose whether they were police or MACC officers. Several clips of the arrest have since circulated across social media platforms.

However, Malaysiakini quoted another lawyer for Tei, Mahajoth Singh, as saying the MACC team had a warrant to conduct the raid.

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