Chegubard to submit evidence to MACC today over corruption claims involving a senior military officer.
PETALING JAYA: Pembela Tanah Air (Peta) chief Badrul Hisham Shaharin, popularly known as Chegubard, is set to appear at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters today to submit evidence in a high-profile corruption case involving a senior military officer.
Badrul accepted an invitation from MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki to provide further details on his claims of “large cash inflows” into the officer’s bank accounts, which he had previously disclosed to the media.
He said he will personally go to the MACC headquarters at noon to hand over the documents, along with additional information he described as crucial to the investigation.
“I hope my visit will be received professionally and orderly and that I will have the opportunity to meet directly with Tan Sri Azam Baki to provide a comprehensive explanation and present key information effectively,” he wrote in a Facebook post.
Badrul also welcomed the Defence Ministry’s response, saying he supports the authorities’ probe while urging that the integrity of the senior army officer to be protected by temporarily suspending him pending the investigation’s outcome.
Media reports yesterday indicated that MACC investigators had visited the Defence Ministry to carry out preliminary inquiries into army projects awarded in 2023, following Badrul ’s allegations.
Sources said the probe focuses on contracts awarded through open tenders and projects under the Army’s Responsibility Centres, with investigators scrutinising suspicious financial transactions involving individuals named in the claims.
Azam confirmed that a case file has been opened under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act concerning alleged corruption involving a senior military officer.
He emphasised that all investigations are conducted independently and professionally, strictly based on evidence and law.
Meanwhile, the Defence Ministry issued a statement urging the public to refrain from speculation or premature judgement until the investigation is completed.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry respects the legal process and will await the official findings before taking further action.
On Monday, Badrul alleged that a forensic audit of documents he received anonymously showed monthly deposits of RM50,000 to RM60,000, alongside larger transfers of several hundred thousand ringgit into accounts linked to the officer.
He claimed the funds originated from companies that had secured military contracts.
Badrul has lodged a police report at Dang Wangi police headquarters and said the documents will also be submitted to MACC and other authorities under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act.
