Three company owners, including 2 Datuks, suspected of bribing civil servants
3/15/20241 min read
Three company owners, including two Datuks, were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly bribing civil servants to overlook smuggling activities of tobacco, cigarettes, and alcohol. The arrests followed a special operation involving the MACC, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), and the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM). The syndicate is suspected of using proxy accounts to pay bribes to colluding civil servants. Luxury cars and other items were seized. Two suspects' remands were extended. The case is under investigation according to Section 17(b) of the MACC Act 2009.
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