PUTRAJAYA (June 18): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified another 1,638 companies suspected of submitting false claims to secure incentives under the Social Security Organisation’s (Socso) Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, involving an estimated loss of RM45 million.
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman said the investigation is currently focused on 143 companies that allegedly submitted false claims worth around RM9 million, before expanding to the remaining firms uncovered through intelligence and investigations.
"There is no time limit for this investigation. We do not need to rush and we are not racing against time. The agency aims to complete the probe by working closely with Socso not only at the headquarters but also at the state level.
"This means that when we get good cooperation and the investigation is complete, we will start charging," he said during a special press conference here on Thursday.
He said Op Daya, launched on June 9, is a joint operation between the MACC and Socso to investigate the misappropriation of incentive claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
As of last Tuesday, 63 investigation papers had been opened, leading to the detention of 97 individuals, including 86 company owners and 11 agents assisting in the investigation, Abdul Halim said, adding that 77 of those individuals have been remanded, with statements recorded from 577 people.
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