News Credit: Free Malaysia Today
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained 47 company directors in a nationwide operation to crack down on misappropriation and leakage of government funds.
The anti-graft agency said the 47 comprised 33 men and 14 women, who allegedly submitted false claims through the PenjanaKerjaya hiring incentive programme.
The detained individuals are company directors aged 30 to 70, who submitted claims to Socso for recruitment and training purposes, it said in a statement.
According to a source from MACC, the false claims ranged from RM450,000 to RM2 million.
All 47 will be brought before magistrates across the country today to be remanded in accordance with the Criminal Procedure Code.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests, carried out in accordance with the MACC Act and the Penal Code.
Previously, MACC detained 74 persons from 60 companies for submitting false claims amounting to RM88 million. Fifty-two of those arrested have been charged in court.
Ahmad Khusairi urged those with information to step forward, adding that the agency has identified the names and companies involved in submitting false claims.
“I guarantee that anyone involved who voluntarily comes forward and surrenders the (false) claims made will not be charged in court. Those who remain stubborn will face stricter action,” he said.
