SANDAKAN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a senior government agency officer for allegedly submitting two documents containing false particulars in connection with claims amounting to approximately RM15,000.
The female suspect, in her 30s, was detained at 10am on Tuesday (Oct 6) at the Sandakan MACC office.
It is understood that the two documents were related to claims for meeting expenses and expenses incurred during an official working visit by senior officers of her Ministry.
The alleged offences were believed to have been committed between 2023 and 2024.
Sabah MACC Director Datuk Mohd Fuad Bee Basrah confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
He said the suspect is expected to be charged at the Sandakan Sessions Court today (Thursday).
