SMS scam syndicate: MACC obtains remand order for six to assist in investigations


PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained a remand order against six individuals as investigators continue to probe claims of bribery worth millions of ringgit as part of a SMS scam syndicate.

The six will be remanded for three days until Nov 15, after Magistrate Shah Wira Abdul Halim allowed MACC's application on Friday (Nov 13).

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