Op Drain: MACC nabs 13 including govt agency director over ‘contract cartel’ scandal (opens original article in a new tab)

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in a RM2.5 million bribery scandal involving public contracts.

• MACC secured remand orders for 13 individuals, including a government agency director, over a RM2.5 million bribery scheme
• Suspects allegedly solicited kickbacks from contractors to funnel projects to specific companies controlled by cartel agents
• MACC seized RM1.5 million in cash, luxury items, and vehicles during raids as part of Op Drain operation
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• tldr: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, in a RM2.5 million bribery scandal involving public contracts.