A PROJECT manager arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged corruption involving a data centre project tender tried to burn nearly RM1mil in RM100 banknotes to destroy evidence out of panic during the raid.
The raid was conducted at his Petaling Jaya home last Thursday (July 17).
MACC officers discovered thick smoke from the bathroom where the cash was being burnt. The raid also uncovered RM7.5mil in cash hidden in pillow boxes, along with luxury watches — Rolex, Omega, and Cartier — plus jewellery and gold coins.
Bernama reported that MACC deputy chief commissioner Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya confirmed the arrest, stating the suspect could face charges under the Penal Code and the MACC Act.
Ahmad Khusairi said the suspect’s attempt to destroy evidence is a serious offence under Section 201 of the Penal Code, punishable by up to seven years ’ jail and a fine.
However, the main investigation focuses on bribery and corporate liability under Sections 16 and 17A of the MACC Act 2009. — July 19, 2025
