Owners, Directors of Company Arrested Involved in Cigarette and Alcohol Smuggling Syndicate
3/26/20241 min read
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained a company owner and director for allegedly colluding with a smuggling syndicate for cigarettes and alcohol. They're suspected of acting as money mules, facilitating bribes to officials for releasing contraband without inspection. The Putrajaya Magistrate's Court granted MACC's request to remand them for three days. In a related operation, MACC detained 14 individuals, including civil servants and company owners, for questioning. Previously, a joint operation with LHDN and BNM apprehended 34 civil servants and nine civilians for syndicate involvement. The syndicate allegedly used dummy accounts for bribery and engaged in money laundering activities. MACC AML Director confirmed the suspects' remand under Section 17(b) of the MACC Act 2009.
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