Alleged corruption in higher education institution
MACC has frozen 70 bank accounts with about RM8.5 million and seized seven vehicles as part of the investigation. Two lecturers were among four detained by the SPRM, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today in connection with an alleged RM5 million bribery and research fund misappropriation case, FMT reported last night. The other suspects comprise a company officer linked to a firm in the oil and gas industry, and an engineering company director, the portal quoted news report by Harian Metro . They were arrested to assist in investigations into alleged corruption involving a private higher education institution in northern Malaysia. According to a source, the suspects — three men and a woman — were detained between 2pm and 5pm yesterday, Tuesday 7 April, when they were providing statements at the Perak MACC branch in Ipoh. Investigators believe the offences involved the exchange of bribes to secure research projects and the misappropriation of research funds. The offences al...