MACC detains ex-senior manager over RM2mil in alleged false claims

 

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said the suspect is believed to have deceived the company he worked for by providing information about the procurement needs for the repair works of production machinery.

PETALING JAYA: 

A former senior engineering manager of an essential goods manufacturing company has been arrested on suspicion of making fraudulent claims amounting to approximately RM2 million.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said the man, in his 40s, was arrested at 6pm yesterday after giving his statement at its headquarters in Putrajaya, Bernama reported.

It added that the suspect had allegedly approved fraudulent claims submitted by an associate’s company for repair works and also revealed confidential information about the bid prices by other companies.

“The suspect is also believed to have deceived the company he worked for by providing information about the procurement needs for the repair works of production machinery for essential goods, involving a sum of approximately RM2 million,” the anti-graft agency said in a statement.

According to MACC, initial investigations revealed that the suspect committed the offences between 2019 and this year.

Meanwhile, MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrest when contacted, adding that an investigation is being carried out under Section 16 (a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009.

The suspect has been remanded from today until Saturday to assist in the investigations. - FMT