Armed MACC officers enter home of 'Tan Sri' amid sukuk probe
The MACC's armed tactical squad entered the home of a 'Tan Sri' who is a suspect in the probe into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds meant for a Klang Valley highway project.
The Star reported that four vehicles from the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS) were seen entering the property in Bandar Tasik Selatan at 10.50am, including two white vans, a Nissan Grand Livina, and a Honda City.
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