The investigation into enforcement officers arrested over the “counter setting” scandal is nearing completion, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
“The probe is being finalized and no new arrests have been made so far. I have instructed my officers to expedite the investigation within the next three weeks. After that, whether there are charges or not, I guarantee we will inform the public,” he told reporters after attending the eighth anniversary celebration of the Malaysian Corruption Watch (MCW) at Multimedia University (MMU) today.
Through “Op Rentas,” launched by MACC on September 9, a total of 30 individuals were arrested. Among them were 18 enforcement agency officers, five company owners and three civilians, all of whom have been remanded.
The suspects are believed to be involved in a “counter setting” syndicate accused of allowing foreign nationals to enter Malaysia without following the required procedures.
MACC also seized a variety of assets including cars and motorcycles, jewellery, gold pieces, telecommunication devices, handbags and watches — with the total value still being assessed. In addition, more than RM200,000 in cash was confiscated and 57 bank accounts were frozen, comprising 48 personal accounts and nine company accounts containing more than RM2.7 million.
