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The 'Tan Sri' arrived at the court in separate Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) cars at 9.30am Thursday.
PUTRAJAYA: The 63-year-old Tan Sri who allegedly made fraudulent claims of nearly RM13mil to the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) has arrived at the magistrate's court here to be remanded.
Also with him were five other individuals, believed to be the DID officers who abetted him in the alleged fraud and his son, who is also alleged to be involved in the case.
They arrived at the court in separate Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) cars at 9.30am Thursday.
The suspects did not cover their faces from the media as they were escorted into the court room.
The Star reported that the Tan Sri, a former MIC vice-president, had made claims related to the supply of some 350 geotubes to carry out river restoration works for the DID.
The actual number of units supplied is said to be just 89 units costing only RM4mil.
The retired politician used to hold numerous party posts at state and division levels.
His family is said to be involved in the construction and transportation business.Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/04/06/tan-sri-arrives-for-remand/#IC5wKCu6es8r8a8L.99
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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested the 31-year-old son of a Tan Sri, who was earlier detained in relation to fraudulent claims.
The son was arrested in Johor Baru and initial investigations showed that he is also involved in the case.
Both father, a former MIC vice-president, and son will be produced at the Putrajaya Courts at 9am Thursday for remand.
The 63-year-old retired politician was detained for allegedly submitting fraudulent claims of nearly RM13mil to the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID).
The claims were related to the supply of some 350 geotubes to carry out river restoration works for the DID.
The actual number of units supplied is said to be just 89 units costing only RM4mil.
The Tan Sri is said to have carried out big river drainage projects, worth millions of ringgit, for at least two southern states.
Four others have also been arrested in connection with the case
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/04/06/son-of-tan-sri-arrested/#0ShVxe0CizdeX7TK.99
