PUTRAJAYA — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two senior officers and four high-ranking officers of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) over allegations of receiving bribes from several companies linked to procurement supplies involving the Armed Forces Welfare Fund (TKAT) and the Defence Ministry.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the arrests also involved nine civilians in connection with the same case.
“All the individuals are suspected of misusing TKAT funds for personal interests and activities unrelated to the purpose of TKAT.
“This case has been under investigation since Oct 7 and is now at the final stage prior to charges. Investigations are being conducted under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009, as well as Sections 409 and 165 of the Penal Code,” he said during a press conference at the MACC headquarters here today.
Elaborating further, Azam said statements have so far been recorded from 35 witnesses.
“The investigation papers will be completed in the near future and submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
“This will be finalised next week, with the investigation papers to be forwarded to the Deputy Public Prosecutor no later than Friday next week for a decision by the prosecution, and they will also be submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers,” he said.