Ex-officer ‘siphoned’ RM2.5mil in scholarships for poor students
Wednesday, 16 Jan 2019
A FORMER assistant administrator with the Melaka State Education Trust Fund was remanded for allegedly siphoning off RM2.5mil meant for scholarships for poor students, Kosmo! reported.
The 31-year-old suspect is said to have used RM1.2mil for online gambling while the remaining amount is believed to have been spent on his lavish lifestyle.
“Investigations are focused on how the suspect managed to obtain the money meant for poor students or those eligible.
“Checks showed the trust fund received its money from two sources – the state government and Melaka Islamic Religious Council,” a source from the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) said.
The suspect was arrested by the MACC on Thursday in Felda Menggong, Alor Gajah.
Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/01/16/exofficer-siphoned-rm25mil-in-scholarships-for-poor-students/#y1K1YsC3fw8uDMxi.99
