In Alor Setar, three individuals believed to be part of a syndicate responsible for causing RM33 million in losses to the government have appeared at the Alor Setar Sessions Court on Monday (Jan 15).
They were accompanied by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) personnel when they arrived at around 8:45am. These individuals are expected to be charged under Section 468 and Section 471 of the Penal Code.
An operation was launched by graft investigators after the Audit Report 2022 highlighted discrepancies in the Langkawi Customs Departmentās duty collection from 2012 to 2021.
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The audit report revealed that over RM72 million in duty collection was unaccounted for, involving 100 luxury cars including Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Porsche.
In response to the report, the MACC launched a special operation known as āOps Eagle.ā
Investigators discovered that the syndicate was collaborating with luxury car buyers who sought exemptions or reduced duties, despite being ineligible for such privileges.
