MACC confirms arrest of Federal govt agency deputy director over RM14,000 in false claims


KOTA KINABALU: A former deputy director for a Federal government agency here has been arrested for allegedly falsifying claims amounting RM14,000.

A source said the suspect, a woman in her 40s, was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at about 10am here Wednesday (Aug 12) after giving a statement.

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MACC , False claims , Corruption , Sabah

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