MACC probes 35 embezzlement cases at T'ganu religious dept
KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed that 35 investigation papers have been opened on alleged embezzlement cases in the supply and installation of carpets at several mosques and suraus in the state.
MACC director P. Ganason said they were currently in the final stage of preparing the papers before submitting it to the deputy public prosecutor for further action.
"Approximately 30 witnesses comprising mainly Terengganu Religious Affairs Department (JHEAT) staff, members of the public and contractors, have been called to facilitate in the investigations since we were alerted about the case early this year," he said.
Last Tuesday, JHEAT commissioner Datuk Wan Mohd Wan Ibrahim was reported to have exposed the alleged embezzlement cases involving claims amounting over RM1mil.
Ganason said Terengganu MACC had opened 51 investigation papers concerning white-collar crimes, including corruption, misappropriation of funds and abuse of power, in the state so far.
"Of the total, 14 arrests were made and 19 individuals have been charged in courts," he said. – Bernama
