MACC reinvestigates case against former political secretary

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said today it is beefing up its investigation on a case against a former political secretary, who carries the 'Datuk' title, over the misappropriation of funds involving over RM1.1 million.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Abu Kassim Mohamed (pix) said the move was prompted by an instruction from the Attorney-General's Chambers to strengthen the case for prosecution.
"We were asked by the AG to look into greater detail and depth because the AG is concerned.
"If a case is brought to court and gets thrown out, the AG's Chambers will become the target (of criticism) for apparently not having discharged its duties well," he said at a briefing entitled "Is the MACC Credible?" organised by Bernama here.
The former political secretary and the director of a foundation, in their 30s and early 50s respectively, are alleged to have committed criminal breach of trust in the sum of over RM1.1 million and cheating involving funds of RM1 million. – Bernama