Fake birth registration syndicate offered up to RM50,000 in bribes, says source


KUALA LUMPUR: The syndicate involved in submitting fake birth registration forms, dismantled by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday (April 16), is believed to have offered bribes of between RM5,000 and RM50,000 to facilitate the illegal purchase of babies and preparation of falsified birth certificates.

According to a source, initial investigations uncovered transactions amounting to RM400,000, with the syndicate believed to have been operating since 2021.

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