MACC arrests duo for falsely claiming over RM40,000


GEORGE TOWN: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained two people for making false claims of more than RM40,000 in 2021.

A source with MACC said the suspects - aged 29 and 56 - were detained at the Penang graft buster's office here at about 4.30pm on Friday (Aug 19).

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