Highway graft probe: RM20mil of funds used for gambling, says MACC

PETALING JAYA: The ongoing probe of a Klang Valley highway project has found that around RM20mil in sukuk funds were used for gambling, says Tan Sri Azam Baki.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner told Malay daily Sinar Harian that graft busters also found 300 bottles of top-shelf liquor in a storeroom.
"Around 45 witnesses have had their statements recorded as of Sunday (June 1).
"The Tan Sri involved in the case is still being warded at a private hospital," he was quoted as saying on Monday (June 2).
Previously, the MACC seized or froze assets and bank accounts worth an estimated RM85.6mil while investigating the alleged misuse of sukuk funds linked to a Klang Valley highway project.
These include 14 individual accounts holding a total of RM4.5mil, eight company accounts containing RM33mil, luxury vehicles worth RM7.65mil, handbags worth RM3mil, luxury watches worth RM7mil, and properties worth RM24.5mil.
The probe centres on a concession holder with a "Tan Sri" title who is suspected of diverting project financing for personal use. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

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