Melaka NGO under investigation for misappropriating RM26mil in donations
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner announced the arrest of the group's chairman, secretary, treasurer, and finance manager.
"We found that the amount was transferred from the NGO's account to an individual account before being transferred to the chairman's account.
"The main suspect is the chairman, who was just released from remand. Investigations are still ongoing," Azam stated at a press conference at the MACC headquarters on Wednesday (June 25).
Of the RM26mil, most of the funds were reportedly spent on personal expenditures and purchasing assets like land and buildings.
"The money was contributed by the public for the purpose of humanitarian relief," he said.
Investigations are being conducted under the MACC Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act.
In another case, MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya highlighted an investigation involving the state director of the Public Works Department.
The bribes amounted to RM617mil, involving 79 personal accounts and 16 company accounts. Several properties and assets have also been seized.
"The director and his officers are suspected of receiving bribes from contractors in relation to maintenance projects.
"The case is complete, and the director is expected to be charged in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow (June 26)," he said.
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