MACC nabs ex-CEO of foundation, NGO chairman over RM2.1mil in false claims

PUTRAJAYA: A former chief executive officer of a banking institution-owned foundation and the chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) have been remanded for five days until Aug 31 for allegedly being involved in false claims amounting to over RM2.1mil.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said that the two male suspects, in their 30s and 50s, were arrested at the MACC Headquarters between 5pm and 11.30pm Tuesday (Aug 26) while present to give their statements.

“Based on preliminary investigations, both suspects are believed to have conspired by certifying and submitting documents containing false information involving a claim for an allocation from a foundation, totaling over RM2.1mil.

“The claims involved aid from an education fund, even though the program was not carried out as stated in the application,” according to a statement released Wednesday (Aug 27).

Meanwhile, MACC investigation department senior director, Datuk Zainul Darus, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.

Earlier, MACC announced that Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin had granted the remand for both suspects after an application was made at a Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. – Bernama