KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating 26 companies suspected of involvement in the procurement of army projects.
According to sources, the owners of all the companies are also being investigated, with the possibility of them being remanded to assist in the probe not being ruled out.
The sources said MACC commenced the investigation on all 26 companies yesterday morning, in several locations across the Klang Valley, Perak and Penang, Bernama reported.
On Dec 23, MACC officers visited the Defence Ministry to examine projects implemented through the open tender procurement method, as well as procurement carried out under the Pusat Tanggungjawab (PTJ) Tentera Darat.
The following day, MACC summoned three individuals to record their statements in connection with the case.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki, when contacted, confirmed the investigation, saying the case was being probed under Sections 17 and 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
On Dec 22, Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, claimed that forensic checks on documents he received anonymously showed alleged monthly deposits, amounting to tens of thousands of ringgit, into accounts linked to a senior military officer and family members.
