PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer was charged in the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Court in Shah Alam today with the misappropriation of RM613,000 in cash evidence related to Op Green.
Azizun Mohamad, who serves as an assistant commissioner (Grade P48), faces charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code.
In a statement, MACC said that Op Green was launched to investigate and expose a case of diesel vehicle registration fraud within the mySikap system in 2019.
The alleged offence took place between June 1, 2020, and February 9, 2024, in Cyberjaya.
If convicted, the accused could face imprisonment of up to five years, with whipping and a possible fine, according to the statement.
The commission also expressed its firm stance on the case, emphasising that it does not tolerate any breaches of integrity or work ethics among its officers.
“It is important to stress that the MACC will not hesitate to take stringent action against any officer who contravenes established rules and laws, ensuring that the trust and responsibilities assigned to the commission are upheld,” it said.
MACC added that disciplinary actions taken against its officers demonstrates the commission's commitment to upholding justice, and essing corruption and abuse of power impartially.
“MACC is resolute in maintaining transparency in all its actions, to guarantee that justice is served and that the legal processes are executed appropriately," it said.
— Bernama
