THREE people, including the former chief executive officer (CEO) of a bank subsidiary, were remanded for five days from today to assist in Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations into a corruption case involving more than RM24 million.

Magistrate Mohd Dinie Shazwan Ab Shukor issued the remand order against the former CEO in her 50s, an unemployed 58-year-old man and a 53-year-old financial consultant after MACC made an application at the Putrajaya magistrates’ court.

According to sources, Putrajaya MACC arrested the trio at 6pm yesterday when they were present to give their statements. 

The source said they are suspected of receiving bribes of more than RM24 million as an inducement to approve loan applications of more than RM294 million by a local company.

The case is being investigated under section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009. 

Meanwhile, in Kuala Lumpur, MACC said it is tracking down a witness to assist in the investigation into a corruption case in Selangor this year.

In a statement, the anti-graft agency identified him as L. Mohan Raj, 26, whose last known address is no. H-9 Rumah Kos Rendah Peringkat 3 and 4, Jerantut in Pahang.

Those with information are urged to contact investigating officer Ahmad Muaz Safuan Mohd Ali at 011-16133661 or email him at [email protected]. – Bernama, July 19, 2022.