NGO named MARAH (Angry) questions SPRM (MACC) about lack of progress on high profile cases
New Straits Times today reported a crime watchdog had raised concerns about the apparent lack of progress on several high-profile Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) cases, despite photos of raids and details of seizures being published in the media.
Malaysians Against Rape, Assault and Snatch Theft (MARAH) founder Dave Avran cited several cases, which saw the arrests of a Datuk and civil servants, among others, for which updates have been scarce.
He said one case involved a "Datuk" businessman in the entertainment industry.
In 2023, it was reported that the "Datuk" was arrested by MACC, which also seized RM38 million in cash, 200kg of gold, and 17 luxury cars.
Photos of the seizures were published and circulated on social media.
Subsequently, it was reported that the "Datuk" had been released on bail. The following day, the "Datuk" said he would cooperate with MACC.
Avran also spoke on the MBI probe, in which several senior officials from the Selangor-owned body were implicated in the embezzlement of public funds via the alleged awarding of inflated contracts for kickbacks.
That case saw MACC raid two safe houses in October 2024, seizing millions of ringgit in local and foreign currencies.
"MACC was quick to announce that investigations would take place, but as time passed, the public saw little tangible action.
"While there were statements from MACC officials confirming that investigations were ongoing, there was a noticeable lack of information made available to the public regarding the progress of these investigations," he added.
He also cited the "counter-setting" case, which involved Immigration officers who allegedly accepted bribes of between RM200 and RM2,500 to facilitate the unauthorised entry of foreign nationals into the country.
This included foreigners from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Pakistan and Nepal. Around 50 officers were arrested in connection with this syndicate.
"In response, the Immigration Department transferred these officers to other units, removing them from entry control duties at KLIA.
"Additionally, measures such as banning the use of mobile phones while on duty were introduced to prevent misconduct," he said, adding that the effectiveness of such measures were questioned.
He said transferring implicated officers without pursuing more stringent disciplinary actions or legal proceedings might not be a sufficient deterrent against future corruption.
"Although MACC initially launched an investigation into the case, once again, progress seemed slow," he said, adding that public interest waned as the case dragged on with no significant breakthroughs or high-profile arrests.
He said the failure to swiftly and effectively investigate this corruption case raised questions about whether MACC had the resources or the will to pursue cases of corruption in enforcement agencies.
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