PUTRAJAYA: A former MIC vice-president has been arrested on claims of money laundering involving RM6mil.

The 64-year-old Tan Sri was arrested when he came to the state Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission office in Johor Baru around 2.15pm Monday (Aug 27).

Sources said the former politician is believed to have banked in money obtained by making false claims into several accounts, both personal and for his company.

Last year, the man and his son were charged with submitting false claims of nearly RM13mil to the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) for river restoration works in Melaka five years ago.

MACC deputy chief commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki confirmed the arrest.