MACC seizes six bank accounts and searches companies in a Malaysian Armed Forces procurement corruption case, with the suspect hospitalised.
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has seized six bank accounts and searched several companies in a corruption probe involving a senior Armed Forces officer.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed an investigation paper was opened under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
“Today, MACC officers conducted searches at several companies believed to be involved to secure related documents and evidence,” he said.
Azam added that six bank accounts owned by the suspect and a family member were seized to facilitate the investigation.
The investigation is now focused on cash flow suspected to be deposited into the senior officer’s account.
An MACC source revealed that searches at an Armed Forces office and the suspect’s official residence were conducted.
The searches, which began at 5 pm and ended at midnight on Dec 27, yielded no cash.
Several luxury items, including watches and handbags believed to be related to the investigation, were seized.
The suspect was scheduled to give a statement at MACC headquarters on Dec 28 but was hospitalised.
The source said the suspect was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and is currently receiving treatment.
His statement has yet to be recorded as a result.
Several main witnesses, including contractors believed to have secured Armed Forces contracts, will be called up.
The MACC has already recorded statements from five company owners, bringing the total witnesses to 10.
The commission is looking into about 40 companies suspected of providing bribes.
Investigations are expected to expand to include financial flows, project procurements, and relations between individuals and companies.
