KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) denies allegations circulating on TikTok of fake summonses issued by its officers.
Describing the allegations as defamatory and misleading, the commission said it viewed the post uploaded on TikTok seriously as it contained accusations against the MACC.
"The post alleged that 'fake summonses' had been issued by MACC officers and labelled the matter a 'scam'. The commission said the claims were entirely false, misleading and damaging to its credibility as a law enforcement agency," it said in a statement Friday (Jan 30).
The MACC said it has demanded an open apology and the immediate removal of the defamatory content.
"Failure to comply will result in legal action, to protect the image and reputation of the commission," it said.
In a related development, MACC said it has obtained consent from the Attorney General's Chambers to prosecute the individual involved.
"The individual is expected to be charged on Feb 5, in connection with alleged corruption involving an immigration 'counter setting'.
The commission reiterated that all investigations are conducted professionally and in accordance with the law, and urged the public not to spread unverified information.
