PETALING JAYA, The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized jewellery and gold valued at about RM2 million following investigations into a “counter setting” syndicate. In its latest operation, six individuals were arrested, including five officers from the Immigration Department.
MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said the seizures comprised 3.2kg of jewellery worth RM1.6 million and 75 pieces of gold worth RM400,000. The raids, carried out between Sept 9 and 11, were part of an intelligence-led operation known as Ops Rentas.
Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects had accepted bribes from agents to facilitate the entry of foreign workers. Khushairi added that the Selangor MACC also froze 70 bank accounts linked to the suspects, bringing the total value of assets seized to RM3.3 million. The case is being investigated under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009.
