KANGAR: A statutory body account manager arrested here by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged abuse of power and misappropriation of approximately RM600,000 has been released on bail.
According to an MACC source, the manager, in her 30s, was released following the expiry of her remand order on Tuesday (Jan 14), but the investigation is ongoing.
"Once the investigation is completed, the case will be referred to the prosecution for consideration on whether or not to charge her in court,” the source added.
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According to the source, no new arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Perlis MACC director Mohd Nor Adha Ab Gani confirmed the manager's release, saying the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
It was reported on Wednesday (Jan 8) that Perlis MACC had arrested two employees of the statutory body, including the woman, the day before for allegedly abusing their power and misappropriating approximately RM600,000 for personal use.
According to the reports, initial investigations revealed that the offences were committed between 2020 and last year.
MACC also seized luxury items, including jewellery worth approximately RM100,000, believed to have been acquired using the misappropriated funds. – Bernama
