PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has concluded its investigations into two major high-profile corruption cases under Ops Sky and Ops Sohor, with quite a number of individuals expected to be charged soon.
Its Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki revealed that Ops Sky, which centres on corruption and money laundering involving a financial consultancy firm, will see about 20 bank officers charged under the MACC Act 2009 by the end of this month or early October.
“The investigation for this case has been completed and the report has been submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP),” he told a press conference today.
The MACC is currently working to recover between RM200 million and RM250 million linked to the case.
“We are pursuing recovery efforts amounting to RM200-RM250 million. If no settlement is reached, other individuals may face charges in court,” Azam said.
Prior to this, the MACC froze 98 accounts belonging to individuals and companies, valued at RM22.07 million, as part of Ops Sky. The probe uncovered widespread money laundering derived from corruption, document forgery, and fraudulent schemes used to obtain personal loan approvals.
On Ops Sohor, which targeted officers and personnel within the Malaysian Armed Forces, he also confirmed that the investigation has concluded, with four senior military officers slated to be charged in court, while another will face disciplinary action through a report submitted to the Defence Ministry (Mindef).
“The status of six civilians arrested in connection with this case is still under review by the DPP, who will determine whether charges will be filed,” Azam said. 11 individuals were arrested during the course of the investigation.
Previously, the MACC dismantled a smuggling syndicate allegedly led by high-ranking ATM officers operating in southern Malaysia under Ops Sohor.
Commenting on Ops DBKL, he confirmed that four individuals, including a senior officer with Jusa B grade ranking, have been arrested, while 16 other individuals have had their statements recorded.
“The investigation is nearly complete and will soon be submitted to the DPP along with proposed charges,” he said.
As part of the Ops DBKL probe, MACC has seized over RM200,000 in cash, four telecommunications devices, two luxury vehicles — a Lexus RX500H and a Mini Cooper — as well as designer handbags and branded shoes from Hermès and Louis Vuitton.
