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Rakyat Post
12 hours ago
- Rakyat Post
RM3 Million Betrayal: Malaysian Army Intelligence Officers Caught In Cross-Border Smuggling Conspiracy
Subscribe to our FREE The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 10 people, including three active military officers and two former senior military personnel, suspected of involvement in a smuggling syndicate operating in southern Malaysia. MACC detained the suspects, aged between 30 and 55, including one Indonesian national, in raids around the Klang Valley during 'Operation Sohor' that began at 6:30 AM yesterday (13 August). The arrested officers are from the Malaysian Armed Forces' intelligence division, while the two former personnel also previously served in the same department. These individuals were tasked with monitoring and curbing smuggling activities. They are believed to have colluded with the smuggling syndicate for the past five years and are suspected of collecting over RM3 million in bribes, a source told RM5 Million Monthly Operation Initial investigations suggest the military personnel leaked operational intelligence to smugglers, facilitating the entry of contraband, including drugs, cigarettes, and various goods from neighbouring countries into Malaysia. The total value of smuggled goods is estimated to be approximately RM5 million per month. The arrests followed intelligence gathering over a period of approximately one year. Suspects allegedly received between RM30,000 and RM50,000 for each smuggling trip. Evidence Seized, Court Proceedings Set MACC seized over RM63,000 in cash, drug packages, weighing and measuring equipment, alcoholic beverages, and replica weapons during the raids. The Indonesian woman was found to be travelling without valid travel documents. MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrests. All suspects were brought to Putrajaya Magistrate's Court today (14 August) for remand applications to allow further investigation under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009. The case underscores serious security breaches within Malaysia's military intelligence network, raising urgent questions about the integrity of border security operations. Polis ada polis siasat polis. Imigresen ada polis siasat imigresen. Tentera ada polis tentera. Tapi semua lumpuh… bila wang jadi Tuhan. Politik jadi benteng penjenayah. Rasuah kunci mulut. PRU16❌❌ kita bukan undi parti. Kita undi siapa sanggup lepas kuasa MACC kepada… — Slayingwolf (@bin_salle39329) Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
MACC busts military smuggling syndicate in Operation Sohor
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully dismantled a major smuggling syndicate masterminded by senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers operating in southern Malaysia through Operation Sohor. The operation was conducted by MACC Headquarters' Intelligence Division with assistance from the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (ACTS). According to sources, five senior military officers and five civilians, including an Indonesian national aged between 30 and 55 years old, were arrested in the Klang Valley area since the operation was launched at 6.30am today. 'The senior officers are from MAF's intelligence division, including two former MAF members from the same department. They were assigned to monitor and curb smuggling activities, but are believed to have colluded with the smuggling syndicate for the past five years and are suspected of amassing bribes totalling over RM3 million,' the source said. Preliminary investigations found that the five senior officers who are the main suspects allegedly leaked military operation information to smugglers and conspired with the syndicate to bring in prohibited items such as drugs, cigarettes and other goods from neighbouring countries into Malaysia, involving a total monthly value of approximately RM5 million. 'The suspects are believed to have received bribes ranging from RM30,000 to RM50,000 for each smuggling trip conducted,' the source added. The early morning raids were carried out by the Intelligence Division through Operation Sohor based on intelligence gathered over approximately 12 months. Cash totalling over RM63,000, several drug packages, weighing and measuring equipment, alcoholic beverages, and replica weapons were discovered at the raided premises and have all been seized. According to sources, the smuggling network involving these senior military officers is extensive and complex to dismantle. Meanwhile, an Indonesian woman without valid travel documents was also arrested during the raids and is believed to be the mistress of one of the suspected senior military officers. MACC deputy chief commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, had reportedly confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009. He emphasised that this operation should be taken seriously by all parties as it involves smuggling that could compromise national security. 'Although we have various agencies to monitor and take action, smuggling activities continue to occur,' he said. He added that all suspects will be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court tomorrow for remand applications under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
