In a Facebook post, Gobind said it was an “unprecedented” case, as Inspector-General of Police Abdul Hamid Bador was the one who publicly declared there were corrupt practices in the force.

“Does the MACC not want to probe and get to the truth behind these allegations?” he asked.

The Puchong MP said MACC chief Azam Baki should speak up, as the matter had become a topic of public discussion.

He said MACC must act without fear or favour, especially in cases that could impact the integrity of enforcement agencies.

“Silence is not an option. Azam Baki must explain how he will deal with the problem and if there is no plan to do so, he must explain why,” he said.

Gobind reiterated his call for Hamid to lodge an official report for investigations to proceed.

He also pointed out that the investigations on corruption could be carried out under the MACC Act, if an officer of the commission had a valid reason to suspect an offence either through a report, or from information received.

Previously, Hamid had revealed that a group of younger police officers had formed a cartel to dominate the force and topple him.

According to him, the cartel ensured their collaborators were offered promotions so they could dominate the force and the police hierarchy, which made it easier for them to carry out their “dirty work”.