THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained three individuals, including two company directors in the rice and padi industry, for allegedly submitting false documents to obtain trade working capital financing amounting to RM20 million.
According to sources, one of the three suspects, working as an operations manager, has been remanded for five days until July 11, 2026.
“The male suspect, in his 30s, was arrested at about 6 pm yesterday when he appeared to give a statement at the MACC office in Alor Setar, Kedah,” said a source.
Initial investigations found that the three suspects, who are family members, had conspired to commit the act in 2025.
"Two other male suspects in their 60s who are company directors have been released on MACC bail," he added.
All suspects are believed to have submitted the false documents to the financial institution; however, no purchase of the paddy and rice took place.
Meanwhile, MACC Senior Director of Investigations, Datuk Mohd Hafaz Nazar, when contacted, confirmed the arrest and said that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. – July 7, 2026
