Three individuals including the deputy chairman of an NGO have been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Selangor on suspicion of involvement in the embezzlement of zakat funds estimated to amount to RM230 million.
The arrests involving two men aged between 50 and 60 were carried out around the Klang Valley between 3 and 5 pm. Another suspect in his 50s was arrested earlier when he appeared to give a statement at the Selangor MACC office.
Initial investigations found that all the suspects, including two company directors, are believed to have conspired to commit the embezzlement between 2018 and 2024. The deputy chairman of the NGO is suspected of transferring funds totaling RM230 million to his company account for investment and personal use.
The case also raises concerns about the embezzlement of public funds as the NGO collects donations from the public to help the needy.
In the same operation, MACC seized 18 luxury vehicles including Porsche and Mercedes, as well as a house worth approximately RM11 million and various other assets such as cash and branded watches.
A total of 33 bank accounts with an estimated value of RM120 million were also frozen to assist further investigations.
Selangor MACC Director Mohd Azwan Ramli confirmed the arrests and informed that the case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009. All suspects are expected to be brought to the Shah Alam Magistrate's Court for a remand application.
