MACC detains eighth individual over RM27mil false claims case


PUTRAJAYA: An eighth individual has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with false claims amounting to over RM27mil.

A source said the 46-year-old man was arrested at the MACC headquarters here at about 11pm Thursday (Sept 22) when he appeared to give his statement.

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