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The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
MACC remands NGO chairman on suspicion of money laundering
PUTRAJAYA: A chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) has been remanded on suspicion of being involved in money laundering and using proceeds of corruption through personal accounts, his company, and those of relatives and associates. According to a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) source, the male suspect in his 30s was arrested at around 2.30 pm yesterday while giving a statement at the MACC headquarters here. 'The suspect is believed to have committed the acts between 2015 and 2025, and previously the suspect had been remanded for a case investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 related to abuse of power and misappropriation of NGO funds at the suspect's workplace,' said the source. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a four-day remand, until this Saturday, for the suspect after an application was made by the MACC at the Magistrate's Court here today. Meanwhile, MACC Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division director Norhaizam Muhammad when contacted confirmed the arrest. He said the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA 2001).
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
NGO chairman remanded over suspected involvement in money laundering
PUTRAJAYA: A non-governmental organisation (NGO) chairman has been remanded by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of money laundering through proceeds from corruption. It is learnt that the suspect allegedly engaged in money laundering involving the receipt, transfer and use of illicit funds through his personal and company bank accounts, as well as those belonging to relatives and associates. Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a four-day remand order until June 28 following an application by the MACC at the magistrate's court here this morning. According to a source, the male suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at about 2.30pm yesterday when he presented himself at the MACC headquarters to give a statement. "The suspect is believed to have committed the offences between 2015 and 2025. He was previously remanded in a case investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 for abuse of power and misappropriation of NGO funds at his workplace," the source said. Meanwhile, MACC Anti-Money Laundering Division director Norhaizam Muhammad, when contacted, confirmed the arrest. She said the case is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA 2001).
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC detains two individuals for submitting false particulars in RM8.1 mln fraud
PUTRAJAYA: Two individuals have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false particulars amounting to approximately RM8.1 million, involving the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. According to sources, a former company owner and a former Chief Financial Officer, both in their 40s to 50s, were arrested around 6:30 pm yesterday when they arrived to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters here. 'Both suspects are believed to be involved in corruption and money laundering for the provision of machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. 'Additionally, the investigation also focuses on claims for waste disposal services that occurred from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribe money,' the source said. The source added that MACC's investigation is also identifying other criminal offences under the Penal Code and money laundering activities. Through 'Op Flora,' conducted by MACC's Special Operations Division (BOK) at 11 premises around the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan yesterday, MACC has frozen 76 bank accounts, comprising individual and company accounts, totaling approximately RM1.68 million. The source informed that both individuals are currently remanded for one day after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division Senior Director, Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MACC detains two over false claims in RM8.1 million fraud case
PUTRAJAYA: Two individuals have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false particulars amounting to approximately RM8.1 million, involving the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. According to sources, a former company owner and a former Chief Financial Officer, both in their 40s to 50s, were arrested around 6:30 pm yesterday when they arrived to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters here. 'Both suspects are believed to be involved in corruption and money laundering for the provision of machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. 'Additionally, the investigation also focuses on claims for waste disposal services that occurred from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribe money,' the source said. The source added that MACC's investigation is also identifying other criminal offences under the Penal Code and money laundering activities. Through 'Op Flora,' conducted by MACC's Special Operations Division (BOK) at 11 premises around the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan yesterday, MACC has frozen 76 bank accounts, comprising individual and company accounts, totaling approximately RM1.68 million. The source informed that both individuals are currently remanded for one day after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division Senior Director, Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
MACC arrests two for submitting false particulars in RM8.1mil fraud
PUTRAJAYA: Two people have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on suspicion of submitting false particulars amounting to approximately RM8.1mil involving the provision of machinery rental services, facilities, and waste disposal. According to sources, a former company owner and a former Chief Financial Officer, both in their 40s and 50s were arrested around 6:30 pm on Monday (May 26) when they arrived to give their statements at the MACC Headquarters here. "Both suspects are believed to be involved in corruption and money laundering for the provision of machinery and facility rental services between 2019 and 2021. "Additionally, the investigation also focuses on claims for waste disposal services that occurred from January to October 2022, as well as the receipt of bribe money," the source said. The source added that MACC's investigation is also identifying other criminal offences under the Penal Code and money laundering activities. Through "Op Flora," conducted by MACC's Special Operations Division (BOK) at 11 premises around the Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan on Monday, the MACC has frozen 76 bank accounts, comprising individual and company accounts, totaling approximately RM1.68 million. The source informed that both individuals are currently remanded for one day after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin allowed the MACC's application at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. Meanwhile, MACC Special Operations Division Senior Director, Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case was being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. - Bernama
