MACC detains duo for allegedly submitting fraudulent education fund claims to banking foundation
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former chief executive officer of a banking institution’s foundation and the chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) over a suspected false claim exceeding RM2.1 million.
The two men, aged in their 30s and 50s respectively, were detained at MACC’s Putrajaya headquarters on Tuesday between 5.00pm and 11.30pm after presenting themselves to give statements.
Following a request by MACC, Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin granted a five-day remand order until 31 August for both suspects.
According to sources, preliminary investigations suggest the pair conspired to submit documents containing false information in support of claims to a foundation amounting to over RM2.1 million.
“The claims were purportedly for assistance under an education fund, but the programmes described were never actually implemented,” a source said.
Senior Director of Investigations at MACC, Datuk Zainul Darus, confirmed the arrests when contacted, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
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