MACC Wraps Up Graft Probes Under Ops Sky, Ops Sohor, Multiple Charges Expected Soon - Azam

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- 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.

MACC 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.

He said that the MACC is currently working to recover between RM200 million and RM250 million linked to the case.

“We are pursuing recovery efforts amounting to RM200–250 million. If no settlement is reached, other individuals may face charges in court,” he said.

Prior to this, MACC had frozen 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.

About Ops Sohor, which targeted officers and personnel within the Malaysian Armed Forces, Azam 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 Ministry of Defence (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,” he said.

A total of 11 individuals were arrested during the course of the investigation.

Previously, MACC dismantled a smuggling syndicate allegedly led by high-ranking ATM officers operating in southern Malaysia under Ops Sohor.

Commenting on Ops DBKL, Azam 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.

-- BERNAMA