MACC shows video footage, claims serious security breach at Perlis-Thai border


MACC Chief Commissioner Latheefa Koya speaking to media over border authorities corruption on smuggling in Putrajaya. Also present is Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operation) Datuk Seri Azam Baki (left) and MACC Forensic division senior commissioner Badri Azni ( right).

PUTRAJAYA: The MACC has uncovered a serious breach of security at the Perlis-Thailand border, believed to be due to corruption involving some border security personnel.

Its chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said the anti-graft agency had obtained security tapes showing such activity, as well as smuggling, from 2017 up to May this year.

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