(Kuala Lumpur, 24th) In view of allegations that large sums of money have flowed into the bank account of a senior army officer, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has since 2023 begun preliminary investigations into several projects within the Malaysian Army.
Sources revealed that at 11:30 am yesterday, MACC officers arrived at the Ministry of Defence to carry out preliminary investigation into the relevant projects.
The source noted that the focus of the investigation is on projects implemented through open tender as well as procurement projects under the Army Responsibility Centre (PTJ).
"The MACC is investigating suspicious financial transactions related to specific individuals mentioned in the allegations."
Additionally, MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that an official investigation had been opened under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009, following allegations of corruption involving a senior army officer.
He stressed that all investigations are conducted independently and professionally, and are based on facts and evidence.
Yesterday, Bersatu leader Badrul Hisham (Chegubard) claimed that a review of documents, obtained anonymously, showed that the officer in question and his family members received tens of thousands of ringgit into their accounts every month.
He lodged a report regarding the alleged corruption by the army officer at about 1 pm at the Jinjang District Police, and completed his statement at 4.30 pm in the afternoon.
Sources revealed that at 11:30 am yesterday, MACC officers arrived at the Ministry of Defence to carry out preliminary investigation into the relevant projects.
The source noted that the focus of the investigation is on projects implemented through open tender as well as procurement projects under the Army Responsibility Centre (PTJ).
"The MACC is investigating suspicious financial transactions related to specific individuals mentioned in the allegations."
He stressed that all investigations are conducted independently and professionally, and are based on facts and evidence.
Yesterday, Bersatu leader Badrul Hisham (Chegubard) claimed that a review of documents, obtained anonymously, showed that the officer in question and his family members received tens of thousands of ringgit into their accounts every month.
He lodged a report regarding the alleged corruption by the army officer at about 1 pm at the Jinjang District Police, and completed his statement at 4.30 pm in the afternoon.