Humanitarian NGO secretary probed for abuse of power, alleged misappropriation of RM4.2 million
The Putrajaya magistrate’s court granted a three-day remand order until Feb 7.
PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the secretary of a non-governmental organisation (NGO) over suspected abuse of power involving the alleged misappropriation of about RM4.2 million in NGO funds.
The suspect, believed to be in his 40s, was arrested at about 6pm on Wednesday when he appeared to give a statement at the MACC headquarters, here.
On Thursday, the Putrajaya magistrate’s court granted a three-day remand order until Feb 7 following an application by MACC before Magistrate Ezrene Zakariah.
According to a source, preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect, who is also the owner of a food company, is believed to have committed the offences between 2022 and 2024.
“The suspect is believed to have approved and transferred approximately RM4.2 million in NGO funds into the accounts of two other companies for investment purposes, where individuals within the NGO’s management are believed to have vested interests.
"Investigations are focusing on elements of public fund misappropriation, as the NGO receives public donations for humanitarian missions in Gaza," the source said.
Meanwhile, MACC Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Division director Datuk Norhaizam Muhammad confirmed the arrest when contacted.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
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