MACC arrest two former secretaries to Shafie Apdal
22 Oct 2017 / 13:38 H.
Former rural and regional development minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, arrives at at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office is Kota Kinabalu, on Oct 20, 2017. — Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two former secretaries to former rural and regional development minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal to assist investigations, into alleged embezzlement of RM1.5 billion in public funds in Sabah.
MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operation) Datuk Seri Azam Baki when contacted tonight confirmed the matter.
"They were arrested in Putrajaya on Friday, and remanded for five days until Tuesday to assist in the investigation of the case," he said.
The RM1.5 billion fund is part of the federal government's RM7.5 billion allocation through a ministry for the implementation of rural projects in Sabah from 2009 to 2015. — Bernama