MACC arrests another two suspects in RM2.6m false claims probe

The MACC has arrested another two individuals, including the CEO of a publicly listed company, for alleged corruption and submitting false claims related to the misappropriation of approximately RM2.6 million in company funds.

According to sources, the suspects - a woman in her 40s and a man in his 60s - were detained between 7pm and 11pm last night while providing their statements at the MACC headquarters.

"Preliminary investigations indicate that the two suspects, the CEO of a publicly listed company and a company director, allegedly conspired to submit falsified documents to withdraw about RM2.6 million, which was then transferred to an account of the company where the female suspect is employed," the source said.

The Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court this morning granted the MACC’s request for a four-day remand order until Feb 17.

MACC senior director of Investigations Zainul Darus confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.

Yesterday, the media reported that four individuals, including a man with a Datuk title, all aged between 50 and 60, had been arrested in connection with the same case.

The “Datuk” has been remanded for five days until Feb 17, while the three other suspects, holding the positions of director and senior vice-presidents, are remanded for four days, until Feb 16.

- Bernama

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