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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has raided a senior army officer's official residence and office as part of an investigation into alleged corruption involving army procurement projects
According to Harian Metro, the officer was scheduled to appear at MACC headquarters to give his statement yesterday, 28 December, but was instead rushed to a hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).
He currently remains under treatment and has yet to be questioned.
MACC officers conducted raids at his office and official residence from 5pm yesterday to midnight, seizing several high-value luxury items, including watches and luxury handbags, believed to be linked to the alleged corruption.
"The search did not result in any cash seizure," a source said.
To continue the investigation despite the suspect being hospitalised, MACC has also summoned key witnesses, including contractors linked to the army procurement projects
The anti-graft body has questioned five company owners so far, while a total of 10 witnesses are expected to assist in the investigation, reported the New Straits Times.
40 companies are currently under MACC investigation for allegedly offering bribes related to army contracts.
Last Thursday, 25 December, MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry (MINDEF) to review army procurement projects conducted via open tenders and the Army's Responsibility Centres (PTJ).
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that a formal investigation has been opened under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009.
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Image via Facility BotMeanwhile, on Saturday, 27 December, Bernama reported that a high-ranking army officer had taken immediate leave pending an investigation into allegations against him
The probe follows information provided to MACC by activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, accusing a senior army officer of involvement in money laundering.
Since the investigation began on 23 December, MACC has uncovered 158 army procurement projects exceeding RM500,000 and 4,521 projects below RM500,000 over the past two years.
Initial checks identified several companies that were frequently awarded high-value contracts, raising suspicions of corruption.
