Police have arrested a local man in his 50s over the alleged illegal collection of parking fees from motorists near the Maluri MRT station in Kuala Lumpur.
Cheras police chief ACP Mohd Rosdi Daud confirmed that the man was detained at about 2pm on Saturday (Nov 14) to assist investigations.
The case drew attention after users on the social media platform Threads claimed that people at the site were asking motorists to pay RM5 to park, even though banners there said parking was free.
Parking operator ParkIt Malaysia said the arrest followed a police report it had lodged. The company said it did not charge parking fees at the location, and that the Land and Mines Office had confirmed the third party was not licensed to operate on the land.
ParkIt Malaysia urged anyone who paid to share receipts, company names or QR codes used by the individuals to help with investigations.