KUALA LUMPUR: A company owner was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Selangor yesterday for allegedly making false claims amounting to over RM1 million.
According to sources, the suspect, a man in his 50s, is believed to have committed the act through several invoices containing false details two years ago.
"The suspect made claims to a foundation in Selangor for the supply of products to registered participants under a scheme.
"The incident is believed to have occurred around 2022, while the supply services were not carried out by the suspect's company," he said today.
Sources said the suspect was detained at 10pm yesterday after giving a statement at the MACC Selangor Office in Shah Alam.
He said the suspect was remanded for five days starting today until March 5 to assist in further investigations.
Meanwhile, MACC Selangor director, Datuk Alias Salim, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.