AN Immigration Department officer was found with about RM1.5 million in his and his family's accounts during a recent Op Rentas raid by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in Kuala Lumpur.
Investigations found that the suspect had more than RM1 million in a Tabung Haji account in his name, wife and children, while more than RM400,000 was kept in an Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) account.
In addition, jewellery worth an estimated RM60,000 and cash amounting to RM13,900 were also seized from the male suspect.
The Kuala Lumpur MACC also seized cash amounting to RM150,000, of which RM125,000 was found in the roof of a female officer's house, as well as jewellery worth an estimated RM15,000.
Meanwhile, another female suspect was found to be keeping jewellery worth an estimated RM80,000 and cash amounting to RM41,470 and 13,300 baht.
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MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations), Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said the three suspects were believed to be in cahoots with a counter-setting syndicate where they allegedly accepted bribes in return for facilitating the entry of foreign nationals into the country without following the prescribed procedures.
He said Op Rentas had been carried out simultaneously in four states by the MACC Intelligence Division since last Tuesday. - September 15, 2025
