KUALA LUMPUR (May 22): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Thursday it has opened three investigation papers into alleged bribery and false claims related to the 18km Maju Expressway Extension (MEX Extension) project.
This confirms a report by The Edge Malaysia in late April, which quoted sources saying that the anti-graft agency had launched a probe into the alleged submission of false claims linked to funds raised via a RM1.3 billion sukuk issuance for the project. The investigation has also led to the arrest of an individual bearing the honorific title “Datuk Seri”.
At a press conference, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the first investigation paper involves false claims amounting to RM361 million, derived from sukuk funds.
The second case relates to false disclosures involving RM416 million in sukuk proceeds and RM50 million in bank loans. The third case concerns individuals who allegedly solicited and received approximately RM12 million in bribes.
The investigation, which began on May 9, has so far resulted in the arrest of nine individuals and the recording of statements from 31 others to assist with the probe, said Azam.
In addition, authorities have seized RM2.9 million in cash, two luxury vehicles — a Porsche 911 and a Range Rover Sport worth a combined RM900,000 — and frozen bank accounts totalling RM34 million.
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