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Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
- Malaysian Reserve
Five senior ATM officers among smugglers arrested by MACC
A SMUGGLING syndicate involving drugs, cigarettes and other contraband allegedly orchestrated by senior Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) officers has been exposed, following the arrest of 10 individuals — including five senior army officers — by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). According to Utusan Malaysia, the arrests — which also included an Indonesian national — were carried out around the Klang Valley since the launch of 'Op Sohor' by MACC's Intelligence Division, with support from the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS). The syndicate, which operated in the south of the country, comprised senior officers from ATM's Intelligence Division, including two former members of the same unit. According to source, the officers were supposed to monitor and curb smuggling activities but are believed to have colluded with the syndicate for the past five years, allegedly collecting more than RM3 million in bribes. Preliminary investigations indicate that the five senior officers — the main suspects — are believed to have leaked military operational information to smugglers and worked with them to bring prohibited items such as drugs, cigarettes and other contraband from neighbouring countries into Malaysia. 'All these items amounted to an estimated value of about RM5 million per month. 'The suspects are believed to have received bribes of around RM30,000 to RM50,000 for each smuggling trip,' the source revealed. In raids conducted early this morning based on about 12 months of intelligence gathering, authorities seized over RM63,000 in cash, several packets of drugs, weighing and measuring equipment, liquor and imitation firearms from various premises. 'The smuggling network involving these senior military officers is large and complex to uncover,' the source said. During the raid, an Indonesian woman without valid travel documents was also arrested. She was allegedly kept as a mistress by one of the senior army officers under investigation. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests when contacted. He said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009. 'This operation must be taken seriously by all parties as it involves smuggling activities that can compromise national security. 'Although we have various agencies to monitor and take action, smuggling activities still occur,' he added. All suspects will be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates' Court tomorrow for a remand application under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code. — TMR
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
Malaysia's anti-graft agency busts arms smuggling ring masterminded by senior military officers
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The bust was carried out by the MACC's Intelligence Division with support from its Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad. KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has crippled a major weapons smuggling syndicate allegedly masterminded by senior Armed Forces officers operating in the southern part of the country. The bust, codenamed Ops Sohor, was carried out by the MACC's Intelligence Division with support from its Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad. Sources said five senior military officers and five civilians, including an Indonesian national, aged between 30 and 55, were arrested around the Klang Valley in simultaneous raids which began at 6.30am on Aug 13. The officers, from the Armed Forces' intelligence unit, included two retired members of the same division. They had been tasked with monitoring and preventing smuggling activities, but are believed to have colluded with the syndicate over the past five years, allegedly amassing more than RM3 million (S$915,000) in illicit gains. Initial investigations revealed that the suspects had allegedly leaked military operational information to smugglers and conspired to bring in prohibited items such as drugs, cigarettes and other contraband from neighbouring countries. The smuggling activities were estimated to be worth around RM5 million a month. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business Singapore banks face headwinds in rest of 2025, but DBS is pulling ahead: Analysts Singapore Allianz insures Singapore's first fully driverless bus amid challenges posed by autonomous vehicles Asia Mixed reactions among Malaysia drivers on S'pore move to clamp down on illegal ride-hailing services Business S'pore life insurance sales surged in first half, led by strong growth in investment-linked plans Business Singtel Q1 profit soars 317.4% to $2.9 billion on exceptional gains of $2.2 billion Singapore Yishun man admits to making etomidate-laced pods for vaporisers; first Kpod case conviction Asia Diamonds, watches and shoes: Luxury items at heart of probe into South Korea's former first lady Singapore SG60: Many hands behind Singapore's success story 'The suspects are believed to have received bribes of between RM30,000 and RM50,000 for each smuggling trip,' a source said. The raids, which followed a year-long surveillance operation, also led to the seizure of more than RM63,000 in cash, several packets of drugs, weighing and measuring equipment, alcoholic beverages, and replica firearms from the targeted premises. Sources described the smuggling network involving the senior officers as 'large and complex' and difficult to dismantle. During the raids, an Indonesian woman without valid travel documents was also detained. She is believed to be the mistress of one of the military officers under investigation. When contacted, MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests. The case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009. He stressed that the operation should serve as a serious reminder to all parties, given that the smuggling activities posed a threat to national security. 'Despite having multiple agencies to monitor and take action, smuggling activities still persist,' he said. All suspects will be brought before the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court on Aug 14 for a remand application under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Five, including enforcement officers, busted for bribery over foreign worker registration
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded five people for allegedly conspiring to register foreign workers under the Immigration Department's Labour Recalibration Programme. The suspects include three enforcement officers, a company manager and a foreigner. The seven-day remand, until June 30, was issued by Magistrate Amin Rashidi Ramli after the graft-busters filed an application at the Kota Baru Magistrate's Court in Kelantan this morning. According to a source, the three men and two women, in their 20s and 40s, were detained between 11am and 2.30pm yesterday during an operation in Putrajaya and Kelantan. They were believed to have committed the offence between 2020 and 2021. "Preliminary investigations revealed that the three enforcement officers were suspected of receiving bribes amounting to between RM50,000 and RM60,000 to process foreign worker registration applications." The source said MACC's Intelligence Division, on June 23, launched an operation named Op Putih in Kelantan. The operation was aimed at uncovering syndicate activities involving several Immigration Department officers suspected of conspiring with foreign agents to illegally and improperly register foreign workers under the programme. The operation also aimed to curb corruption among public officers and dismantle the involved syndicate networks. Meanwhile, MACC's Intelligence Division senior director, Datuk Idris Zaharudin, confirmed the arrests. He said the case is being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Watauga selects former Dallas officer to lead police department
Former Dallas police officer Jim Lewis III has been chosen to lead the Watauga Police Department, according to a release by the City of Watauga. Lewis was appointed on Feb. 10 after his confirmation by the city council. Lewis served at the Dallas Police Department for 21 years, most recently as a major, before taking a year off to travel with his family, according to his LinkedIn page. He worked in a variety of positions, including patrol officer, undercover detective and mounted officer before commanding the city's Intelligence Division, the South Central Patrol Division, and the General Investigations Division, his LinkedIn page states. Lewis completed his bachelor's degree in Business Management from Baylor University and has completed law enforcement training, including leadership programs at the Caruth Police Institute, the release stated. He is also a Master Peace Officer and a certified instructor through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, the release stated. The new appointment comes after Chief Robert Parker retired earlier this month after 28 years of service, according to the news release. 'I am honored to lead the dedicated men and women of the Watauga Police Department,' Lewis said in the release. 'I look forward to building strong relationships with the community and continuing the department's commitment to integrity, excellence, and service.'
