MACC calls 13 people to assist probe into alleged corruption involving Datuk Seri, Datuk

Thirteen people have been called by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to facilitate in the investigations into the alleged graft involving three individuals, including a Datuk Seri and a Datuk.

MACC Investigation Director Datuk Azam Baki said the 13 people were from the capital, Kelantan and Melaka.

"They have been cooperating well with the MACC in the investigation.

"They were among 19 people who were being sought after to facilitate in the investigation. The remaining six were still being tracked down and we are confident that we can locate them in a few more days," he told Bernama when contacted today.

On a question whether the 13 people were working at the same place with the three suspects, Azam refused to comment.

Last Monday, three civil servants in their 50s were arrested on suspicion of involvement in corruption, abuse of power and money laundering.

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The trio, who were attached to Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Public Works Department (JKR) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), were arrested between noon and 2 pm in a simultaneous operation in the capital, Melaka and Kelantan.

Following their arrests, their bank accounts amounting more than RM13 million were frozen, including their savings and unit trusts valued between RM1 million and RM6 million per person.

MACC also seized several units of luxury condominium, a penthouse and a bungalow, luxury vehicles including Maserati, BMW and Audi, believed to be have been obtained through corruption and money laundering activities.

Cash of RM400,000, including in foreign currency, as well as several luxury watches were also seized during the operation.