Latest news with #AhmadKhusairiYahaya
Rakyat Post
3 days ago
- Rakyat Post
Data Centre Corruption: Construction Boss Burns Nearly RM1 Million During MACC Raid
Subscribe to our FREE A construction company project manager had what might be history's most expensive panic attack this week, literally setting fire to nearly RM1 million in cash when Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers showed up at his Petaling Jaya doorstep. When MACC officers forced open a door, they were greeted by thick smoke billowing from a bathroom. Inside? Crispy RM100 notes worth almost RM1 million. The suspect, clearly not a fan of unexpected visitors, had frantically grabbed bundles of cash and tried to turn them into expensive confetti by setting them on fire. Hidden Treasure, Minus the Treasure Map While our amateur arsonist was busy playing with matches, MACC officers were having a field day elsewhere in the house. Their treasure hunt yielded: RM7.5 million in cash (the fireproof variety) Luxury watches from the holy trinity: Rolex, Omega, and Cartier Gold jewellery and coins that would make a pirate jealous All this loot was allegedly stuffed in pillow boxes – because nothing says 'inconspicuous' like using bedroom accessories as a personal bank vault. This wasn't your garden-variety corruption case. The suspects had turned bribery into a science, charging a neat 2.5% commission on every successful tender. Think of it as a 'success fee' – except that it is entirely illegal and involves a RM180 million data centre project in Johor. Cast of Characters The Thursday drama featured: One project manager (now enjoying a 7-day government-sponsored staycation) His wife (3-day package) Two company directors (5-day deals each) All aged between 40-60, proving that midlife crises come in many forms – some involving sports cars, others involving systematic corruption schemes. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the suspect's impromptu bonfire, noting that destroying evidence carries up to seven years in prison. The main charges will focus on the MACC Act 2009. This case demonstrates that while Neither strategy tends to end well. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Paper trail turns to ashes
PETALING JAYA: Nearly RM1mil in cash went up in flames when anti-graft officers stormed a suspect's house here, only to find thick smoke and burning banknotes. The raid, carried out by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on July 17, targeted the home of a project manager from a leading construction firm suspected of involvement in bribery linked to a data centre tender. According to a source, the suspect had set fire to stacks of RM100 notes, totalling close to RM1mil, in a desperate bid to destroy evidence just moments before the raiding party entered. 'When the door was opened, the team found the house filled with smoke. The smoke was pouring out from a bathroom. 'Inside, there were bundles of cash being burnt,' the source revealed. But the money trail did not end there as a thorough search of the premises uncovered RM7.5mil hidden in pillowcases, along with a stash of luxury watches and jewellery. Charred cash: The burnt stacks of RM100 notes found after the accused attempted to destroy evidence linked to suspected involvement in bribery. — Bernama MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the raid, calling the suspect's attempt to dispose of evidence 'a serious offence' under Section 201 of the Penal Code. If convicted, the suspect could face up to seven years in jail and a fine. However, he said the core of the investigation remains focused on alleged offences under Sections 16 and 17A of the MACC Act 2009, which deal with bribery and corporate liability for corruption.
Focus Malaysia
4 days ago
- Focus Malaysia
Project manager tried to burn RM1mil cash during MACC raid
A PROJECT manager arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged corruption involving a data centre project tender tried to burn nearly RM1mil in RM100 banknotes to destroy evidence out of panic during the raid. The raid was conducted at his Petaling Jaya home last Thursday (July 17). MACC officers discovered thick smoke from the bathroom where the cash was being burnt. The raid also uncovered RM7.5mil in cash hidden in pillow boxes, along with luxury watches — Rolex, Omega, and Cartier — plus jewellery and gold coins. Bernama reported that MACC deputy chief commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrest, stating the suspect could face charges under the Penal Code and the MACC Act. Ahmad Khusairi said the suspect's attempt to destroy evidence is a serious offence under Section 201 of the Penal Code, punishable by up to seven years ' jail and a fine. However, the main investigation focuses on bribery and corporate liability under Sections 16 and 17A of the MACC Act 2009. — July 19, 2025
BusinessToday
4 days ago
- BusinessToday
Suspect In Johor Data Centre Graft Probe Sets RM Million In Flames
Source: MACC A project manager from a prominent construction firm is under investigation after allegedly attempting to burn nearly RM1 million in cash to destroy evidence during a raid by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The suspect was arrested in connection with a data centre construction project tender believed to be linked to corrupt practices. According to sources, the suspect acted out of panic and shock as MACC officers conducted a raid at his residence in Petaling Jaya last Thursday. Upon entering the premises, the enforcement team discovered thick smoke filling the house, which was traced to the bathroom, where bundles of RM100 banknotes were found partially burned. The total amount destroyed was estimated to be close to RM1 million. 'The suspect is believed to have grabbed several bundles of cash and attempted to destroy them by fire upon seeing the arrival of the MACC team,' a source said. The attempt to dispose of evidence appeared to be rushed and incomplete, as officers managed to recover significant evidence from the scene. Further searches of the property uncovered approximately RM7.5 million in cash, stored in several pillow boxes, alongside three luxury watches — a Rolex, an Omega, and a Cartier — and various pieces of jewellery, including rings and gold coins. All items were seized by the MACC for further investigations. MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations), Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, confirmed the incident when contacted. He stated that the suspect's attempt to destroy evidence is being treated seriously and could result in prosecution under Section 201 of the Penal Code. This offence carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison and a fine upon conviction. Nevertheless, Ahmad Khusairi clarified that the primary investigation centres around offences under Section 16 and Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. These provisions address bribery and corporate liability in corruption cases, suggesting that the ongoing probe may extend beyond the individual to include potential institutional misconduct. Bernama Related
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
Data centre tender graft: Suspect burns nearly RM1 mln in panic during MACC raid
File photo for illustration purposes KUALA LUMPUR (July 19): A project manager of a leading construction company, who was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over alleged corruption involving a data centre construction project tender, was reportedly willing to burn nearly RM1 million in cash to destroy evidence. According to sources, the suspect attempted to destroy the cash out of panic and shock following a raid conducted by the MACC. Sources said that during a raid at the suspect's residence in Petaling Jaya last Thursday, a team of MACC officers discovered bundles of RM100 banknotes, amounting to nearly RM1 million, in the process of being burned. 'The suspect is believed to have acted in desperation by grabbing several bundles of cash and attempting to destroy them by fire upon seeing the arrival of the MACC team. 'After the house door was successfully opened, the MACC team conducting the raid found the interior filled with thick smoke emanating from the bathroom. Upon inspection, the team discovered burned RM100 banknotes amounting to nearly RM1 million in the bathroom,' the sources said. A thorough inspection of the residence also led to the discovery of approximately RM7.5 million in cash, stored in several pillow boxes, along with three luxury watches – a Rolex, an Omega, and a Cartier – as well as various pieces of jewellery, including rings and gold coins. All the items were seized by the MACC for further investigation. Meanwhile, MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations), Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, when contacted, confirmed the incident. He stressed that the suspect's attempt to dispose of evidence constituted a serious offence, which could be prosecuted under Section 201 of the Penal Code, carrying a maximum sentence of seven years' imprisonment and a fine, upon conviction. However, Ahmad Khusairi added that the main focus of the investigation remains under Section 16 and Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, which deal with bribery and corporate liability for corruption. – Bernama burning data centre graft lead Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
