MACC: Over 150 investigation papers opened for high profile cases since 2020


PUTRAJAYA: More than 60% of the 156 investigation papers involving high-profile and public interest cases opened by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Special Operations Division between 2020 and June 8 this year involved politicians.

The Division's senior director Datuk Tan Kang Sai said the investigation resulted in the arrest of 211 individuals, with 91 of them brought to court and involved 454 charges.

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