Four individuals, including a CEO and two consultants of a football association, were taken into custody for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM6mil. The four, whose ages range from 40 to 60, were apprehended on Thursday (Jan 4) evening while they were called to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Kedah office to give their statements.
According to sources, the money was transferred into the football club’s accounts. “It is believed that the money was a ‘reward’ for helping a company owner secure a project tender and to oversee the management of five reservoirs in a state,” revealed a source.
The four suspects were detained for three days starting from Friday (Jan 5) after Magistrate Siti Norhidayah Mohd Noor granted the request by MACC prosecutors. MACC’s senior director of investigation, Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hashim, verified the arrests and stated that the agency is looking into the matter.
MACC is probing the case to determine the extent of corruption that has allegedly taken place. The authorities have not provided further details about the case.
The MACC is working diligently to gather evidence and information regarding the case. The investigation is ongoing, and the agency has not disclosed whether further arrests may be made in connection with the alleged bribes.
The four individuals could potentially face severe consequences if found guilty of the crime. They are currently being held in custody and will likely undergo further questioning in the coming days.
The case continues to develop as authorities dig deeper into the suspected bribery scheme. The suspects and the football association involved may face additional scrutiny as the investigation progresses.
