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The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Husband and wife charged for false claims worth RM3.6mil
KOTA KINABALU: A business couple were charged at the Special Sessions Court for Corruption with charges of submitting a total of RM3.6mil in false claims for undelivered supplies of machinery and services under the Small and Medium Industry (SME) Assistance Programme. The accused, Anita Mohamed, 54, and Ang Ka Fat @ Kenny, 57, pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court Judge Jason Juga on Thursday (Aug 14). They were slapped with a total of three charges each for the false claims that were submitted to the Industrial Development and Research Department (DIDR) in 2022 and 2023. Anita and Ang face one joint charge and each of them faces two separate charges. The court set Sept 23 for pre-trial mention of the case and allowed a total bail of RM40,000 with one surety on the three charges for each of the accused. The court also imposed additional conditions that included reporting to the MACC office every two months, surrendering their passports to the court and cautioned against interfering with prosecution witnesses until the case ends. MACC prosecuting officer Dzulkarnain Rousan Hasbi led the prosecution, while both the accused were represented by lawyer Azhier Farhan Arisin. Anita and Ang were each charged jointly for abetting the manager of a company to submit a set of documents dated Nov 11, 2022, along with 12 supporting Delivery Order documents containing false claim details that were not carried out. The claims were in relation to MeSTI and Halal certification services in the food industry for entrepreneurs under the Sabah SME Assistance Program (BAIKS) 2022, including renovation works, worth RM500,000. The documents were allegedly submitted to an administrative assistant with the intention of deceiving the DIDR on Nov 11, 2022. For the second charge, Anita and Ang were each charged with committing the same offence by submitting a set of documents on Oct 10, 2023, together with 45 supporting Delivery Order documents containing false claim details for MeSTI, My Food Tag and Halal certification services the Sabah SME Assistance Programme (BAIKS) 2023, that included RM2.7mil renovation work when it not carrried out. The offence was committed on Nov 2, 2023. Both charges were under Section 28(1)(c) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009, read with Section 18 of the same act, and are punishable under Section 24(2) of the said act. The section provides for imprisonment of up to 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the value of the false details or RM10,000, whichever is higher, upon conviction. For the third charge, the couple was accused of, with common intent, submitting a set of invoice documents from another company dated Nov 7 2023, along with 13 supporting Delivery Order documents containing false details. The details involved the supply of 11 units of 100-litre Retort Machines, two units of 150-litre Retort Machines, registration and approval from the Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH), hydrostatic testing by DOSH, and registration of premises for 13 units, worth RM414,400, when the supply was not carried out. The documents were also submitted to the same administrative assistant on 10 November 2023 at the same department. The couple was charged under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009, which is punishable under Section 24(2) of the same act, read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code.
New Straits Times
7 days ago
- New Straits Times
MACC detain three over false claim cases in Sabah, Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Sabah detained two businessmen on suspicion of submitting claims containing false details for the supply of machinery and equipment, as well as certification under the Small and Medium Industry (SMI) Assistance Programme worth more than RM3.6 million. According to an MACC source, the two suspects — a man and a woman in their 50s — were detained about 11am on Tuesday when they turned up at the Sabah MACC office to have their statements recorded. "Initial investigations found that the suspects had submitted two claims containing false particulars under the SMI Assistance Programme to the Department of Industrial Development and Research (DIDR) in 2022 and 2023. "One of the claims was for the supply of retort machines and entrepreneurs' equipment worth over RM400,000, while the other involved MeSTI, My Food and halal certification services worth over RM3.2 million," the source said. Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy, when contacted, confirmed the arrests and said the case was being investigated under Section 18 and Section 28(1)(c) of the MACC Act 2009. He said both suspects were released after posting RM1,000 from the RM10,000 bail imposed on them and would be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Sessions Court this Thursday. Meanwhile, Selangor MACC detained a company director for allegedly submitting documents containing false details involving travel claims and the purchase of air conditioners amounting to about RM33,000. According to a source, the female suspect, in her 50s, was detained at about 1 pm today when she turned up at the Selangor MACC office to give her statement. "Initial investigations revealed that the suspect is believed to have committed the offence between 2022 and 2023. "She is believed to have submitted travel claim documents and air conditioner purchase claims totalling about RM33,000 when both transactions were never carried out," the source said. Selangor MACC deputy director Khairul Izwan Karim, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said the case was being investigated under Section 471 of the Penal Code, and that the suspect would be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow.
The Sun
12-08-2025
- The Sun
MACC detains three for false claims in Sabah and Selangor
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained three individuals in separate cases involving false claims in Sabah and Selangor. In Sabah, two businesspersons were arrested for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims under the Small and Medium Industry (SMI) Assistance Programme. The suspects, a man and a woman in their 50s, were detained at the Sabah MACC office while giving their statements. Investigations revealed the duo submitted false claims worth over RM3.6 million to the Department of Industrial Development and Research (DIDR) between 2022 and 2023. One claim involved the supply of retort machines and equipment worth over RM400,000, while the other covered MeSTI, My Food, and halal certification services valued at over RM3.2 million. Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrests, stating the case is being probed under Sections 18 and 28(1)(c) of the MACC Act 2009. Both suspects were released on RM10,000 bail each after posting RM1,000 and will face charges at the Kota Kinabalu Special Corruption Sessions Court this Thursday. In Selangor, a company director was detained for allegedly submitting false documents involving travel claims and air conditioner purchases worth RM33,000. The female suspect, also in her 50s, was arrested at the Selangor MACC office while providing her statement. Investigations suggest the offences occurred between 2022 and 2023, with the suspect submitting claims for transactions that never took place. Selangor MACC deputy director Khairul Izwan Karim confirmed the arrest, adding the case is being investigated under Section 471 of the Penal Code. The suspect is expected to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow. – Bernama
Borneo Post
12-08-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Businessman, businesswoman nabbed over RM3.6 million false claims
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 12): A businessman and a businesswoman have been detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly submitting false claims involving over RM3.6 million under the Small and Medium Industry (SME) Assistance Programme. Sources said both suspects, in their 50s, were detained around 11am on Tuesday when they appeared at the Sabah MACC office to give their statements. Initial investigations revealed that in 2022 and 2023, the duo allegedly submitted two false claims to the Department of Industrial Development and Research (DIDR) — one for the supply of retort machines and entrepreneur equipment worth over RM400,000, and another for MeSTI, My Food and Halal certification services worth over RM3.2 million. Sabah MACC director Datuk S. Karunanithy confirmed the arrests, adding that the case is being investigated under Section 18 and Section 28(1)(c) of the MACC Act 2009. Both suspects were released after paying a RM1,000 deposit each from the RM10,000 bail imposed, and are expected to be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Special Sessions Court for Corruption on Thursday.
