MACC probes five firms linked to Selangor politician after RM600,000 seized in yesterday’s raid over sand mining scandal
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed today that it is investigating five companies linked to a Selangor politician under investigation over alleged corruption involving a sand mining concession.
(MMO) – Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki told reporters that officials seized RM600,000 during a raid of six premises yesterday, linked to said Opposition politician.
“We are currently reviewing a few companies, with five identified so far, as they reportedly have shares associated with the arrested individual and the politician in question,” he said after a roundtable programme here.
Additionally, he added that the MACC is also investigating information regarding potential graft payments related to this case.
However, he said he cannot disclose further details about the project at this time.
