MACC confirms two officers nabbed over suspected Nicky Gang involvement
The MACC has confirmed the arrest of two of its officers believed to be involved in the illegal activities of the Nicky Gang.
"MACC has cooperated with the police by handing over the two officers to assist in the investigation," said MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki (above) in a statement this afternoon...
The MACC has confirmed the arrest of two of its officers believed to be involved in the illegal activities of the Nicky Gang.
"MACC has cooperated with the police by handing over the two officers to assist in the investigation," said MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki (above) in a statement this afternoon.
"I take it seriously and will not compromise in this matter but will hand over any more commission officers if anyone is involved," he added.
Earlier today, Johor police chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said that 12 people, including 10 police personnel and two MACC officers, were arrested over their alleged links to the Nicky Gang.
He said the arrests were made by Johor Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) personnel under Phase 2 of Op Pelican 3.0, adding that the suspects have been remanded for 28 days under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma).
Yesterday, the Pahang Palace revoked and stripped fugitive businessman Liow Soon Hee or Nicky Liow of the Darjah Kebesaran Darjah Sri Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (SSAP) and 'Datuk Seri' title with immediate effect.
State Secretary Dr Sallehuddin Ishak said also revoked and stripped was the datukship and the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) of his brother, Liow Wei Loon.
"The revocation of the awards was made on the order issued by the Sultan of Pahang, and the nominees are not allowed to use any title bestowed previously.
"The nominees must also return the awards to the state secretary's office in line with the Pahang emblems, titles or awards enactment," he said in a statement.
On April 9, Nicky and his brother were charged in absentia at the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court in Selangor for alleged involvement in an organised crime group.
An Interpol Red Notice has also been issued to locate and arrest Nicky, who is also the founder of the Winner Dynasty Group.
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