MACC confirms arrests of 16 over purchase of naval assets


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed the arrests of 16 suspects, including six Royal Malaysian Navy officers, over alleged corrupt practices in procuring naval assets and parts.

A total of 240 accounts worth RM23mil, including RM5mil in stocks, were also frozen and items – RM200,000 in cash, several luxury watches (Loius Vuitton, Patek Philippe, Tag Heuer and Frederique Constant) and 13 luxury vehicles comprising Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi – were seized.

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