MACC releases govt dept DG, director in RM900,000 misappropriation probe

A supply from the MACC mentioned the suspects had been launched on Friday and Saturday.

“On Feb 11, each had been remanded for 5 days. However, they had been launched earlier after their statements had been recorded.

“MACC is now finalising the investigation papers to be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor for further action,” the supply mentioned.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the matter when contacted, including that statements from 18 witnesses had been recorded to help within the probe.

He additionally mentioned the fee seized a number of worthwhile gadgets, together with clothes, devices, digital items and sports activities tools, value about RM57,000.

Previously, MACC mentioned a preliminary investigation discovered that the 2 suspects had been believed to have conspired to commit the wrongdoing in 2024.

It added that the 2 had been believed to have abused their positions, utilizing workplace allocations totalling practically RM900,000 for private achieve.

However, it didn’t disclose which division the suspects had been hooked up to.

MACC additionally mentioned the 2 suspects had been discovered to have submitted false claims amounting to RM60,000 to carry out the umrah whereas on official responsibility in Jeddah from Jan 29 to Feb 4 final 12 months.