MACC seizes gold bars, RM6.9m in various currencies in army graft case

The MACC has seized gold bars, a high-performance vehicle, and cash in various foreign currencies estimated to be worth RM6.9 million following investigations into alleged corruption involving army procurement tenders.

According to a source, the seized cash included US dollars, euros, pounds sterling, Japanese yen and Saudi riyals.

The seizure resulted from the inspection of the vehicle at a workshop in the Klang Valley, believed to have been left there for repair, the source said.

“Also seized were three 999 gold bars, each weighing 1kg, valued at around RM1.8 million; nine gold bars weighing 100g each, valued at more than half a million ringgit; and an SVR estimated at RM360,000, believed to have been purchased in cash,” the source added.

Meanwhile, MACC Investigation Division senior director Zainul Darus, when contacted, confirmed the seizure and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(b) of the MACC Act 2009.

A former army chief was remanded for seven days, while his two wives were remanded for six and three days respectively from yesterday to assist investigations into alleged corruption involving army procurement tenders.

On Dec 23, MACC officers went to the Defence Ministry, with investigations focusing on projects carried out through open tender procurement methods, as well as procurements under the Army’s Responsibility Centre.

On Tuesday, MACC remanded 17 company directors suspected of being involved in the army procurement tender cartel.

- Bernama

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