File picture of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers at the MACC lobby during lunch break in Putrajaya, February 11, 2022. A source said the suspect, in his 50s was arrested at the Sabah MACC at about 12.30pm today when he appeared to give his statement.
A source said the suspect, in his 50s was arrested at the Sabah MACC here at about 12.30pm today when he appeared to give his statement. The suspect is believed to have submitted false claims involving the supply of machinery to entrepreneurs under the Small and Medium Industries Assistance Programme .
“The offence was committed in 2023 when the machine was not supplied by the suspect’s company,” said the source.Meanwhile, Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case will be investigated under Sections 17 and 18 of the MACC Act 2009.