PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two men to assist in a probe into alleged misappropriation of fund and distribution of training contracts worth RM4 million yesterday.
Sources said the first suspect, a 53-year-old senior manager, was detained at the MACC headquarters here at about 6.20pm and the second person of interest was detained at the MACC office in Kelantan at about 5.40pm.
Both were detained when they showed up to have their statements recorded by the graft busters.
On Tuesday, the MACC had raided 10 locations, including a Felcra Bhd’s subsidiary in Setapak, following the embezzlement case.
The raids were conducted simultaneously in the east coast, the Klang Valley and Perak. The graft busters had also seized documents which could assist the MACC in its investigation.
Sources added that the senior manager was alleged to have manipulated the price quotes on top of appointed companies belonging to family members and friends to supply manpower, training experts as well as courses that were managed by the subsidiary company.
“The abuse of power was traced back from 2014 and lasted until recently involving projects worth RM4 million.
“The MACC believes there are other companies that may be involved. The senior manager is also believed to have received kickbacks for each contract,” said the source.
The source added that 15 people had given their statements at the MACC offices in Putrajaya and Kelantan in relation to the case.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (operation) Datuk Azam Baki confirmed the arrest.
“Both men will be taken to the magistrate court in the morning today to be remanded. The investigation is being carried under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009,” he said.