KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has successfully dismantled a syndicate that was engaged in fraudulent activities. The syndicate, comprised of six men and a woman, had been posing as senior government officers from MACC and the Home Ministry. They targeted victims and deceived them into believing that they could assist with resolving ongoing investigations against them in exchange for payment. The fraudsters managed to cheat their victims out of hundreds of thousands of ringgit.
In an operation conducted by the Sabah MACC and the police, raids were carried out in various locations across Kota Kinabalu over the past few days, resulting in the arrest of the seven suspects. The investigators also seized several items during the raids, including fake “VVIP” passes that provided access to the Home Ministry and palace, as well as government uniforms.
The main suspects, a couple who were being sought by MACC, were apprehended early on Sunday. Other individuals involved in the syndicate had allowed their bank accounts to be used by victims for making payments.
Datuk S. Karunanithy, the director of Sabah MACC, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case is currently being investigated under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009, which pertains to bribery. He urged the public to come forward with any information related to the syndicate and to cooperate with the MACC. Karunanithy also advised individuals to refrain from allowing others to use their bank accounts and to remain cautious of individuals claiming to be senior officers from MACC or the Home Ministry, offering services to resolve their cases.
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