Firm CEO, director nabbed in MACC’s PenjanaKerjaya graft probe

KUALA LUMPUR – Two more people have been detained to facilitate an investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over false claims and misappropriating RM100 million in Employment Recruitment Incentives Programme (PenjanaKerjaya) funds.

A source said the duo – a company CEO and a director – was detained here at 1.30pm yesterday.

“Putrajaya magistrate Mohd Dinie Shazwan Ab Shukor has allowed a four-day remand for the company director – a 41-year-old man – starting today until July 21.

“The CEO, who is a 40-year-old woman, was released on bail after her statement was taken,” the source told Getaran, The Vibes’ Bahasa Malaysia sister portal. – The Vibes, July 18, 2022

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