Tan Sri in graft probe arrives at court

The 'Tan Sri' arrived at the court in separate Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) cars at 9.30am Thursday.

PUTRAJAYA: The 63-year-old Tan Sri who allegedly made fraudulent claims of nearly RM13mil to the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) has arrived at the magistrate's court here to be remanded.

Also with him were five other individuals, believed to be the DID officers who abetted him in the alleged fraud and his son, who is also alleged to be involved in the case.

They arrived at the court in separate Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) cars at 9.30am Thursday.

The suspects did not cover their faces from the media as they were escorted into the court room.

The Star reported that the Tan Sri, a former MIC vice-president, had made claims related to the supply of some 350 geotubes to carry out river restoration works for the DID.

The actual number of units supplied is said to be just 89 units costing only RM4mil.

The retired politician used to hold numerous party posts at state and division levels.

His family is said to be involved in the construction and transportation business.