JOHOR BAHRU (Jan 11): The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a man on suspicion of being involved in corruption activities related to the meat cartel issue. It is understood that the 55-year-old man, who is a delivery agent, was arrested at the Johor MACC office at about 8 this evening to assist in the investigation according to Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
Thursday, 07 Jan 2021 10:31 AM MYT
BY BEN TAN
Johor MACC director Datuk Azmi Alias confirmed the arrest and said the suspects will be brought to the Johor Baru Magistrate s Court for a remand application. Picture by Azneal Ishak
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JOHOR BARU, Jan 7 Two officers from the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) have been arrested by state graftbusters today in connection with the so-called “meat cartel” scandal.
The suspects, aged 27 and 31, were detained to assist in investigations at the Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) office here at 11pm last night.
JOHOR BARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested two Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) officers believed to be involved in the meat cartel scandal here.
MACC probing illegally imported meat case
December 21, 2020
JOHOR BAHRU – The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has opened an investigation paper on the illegal importation of frozen meat case, which went viral on social media recently.
According to an MACC source, the investigation was being conducted under Section 16 and Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009.
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“The focus of the probe is on the falsification of the Customs 1 form, which is the declaration of import items, and corrupt practices among the agencies involved.
“Cooperation from various agencies such as the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP), Veterinary Services Department, Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) and Customs Department have been obtained,” the source added.