KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking statements from 50 additional witnesses to assist the investigation of a highway concessionaire's top management, previously detained for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes related to two Klang Valley highway projects worth over RM1.6 billion.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that 11 people, including the company's chief executive officer (CEO), have been detained so far, leading to the opening of 11 investigation papers.
"I've been informed by the investigating officers that each investigation paper is being actively completed, with five to six more witnesses needed for each case. So, for the 11 investigation papers, we may need up to 50 witnesses to provide statements," Azam said at a press conference after launching the Anti-Corruption Initiative Through the Empowerment of Accounting and Auditing Practices programme at a hotel today.
Also in attendance were Accountant General Nor Yati Ahmad, UiTM Vice-Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib@Sahibuddin, Deputy Auditor General (Finance) Patimah Ramuji, MIA CEO Dr Wan Ahmad Rudirman Wan Razak, MAICSA president Datuk Akbar Moidunny, SSM deputy CEO Rezy Izwan Ramly, and Inland Revenue Board Special Department director Datuk Akmal Johari Ismail.
Azam added that many more statements need to be collected from contractors and other involved parties.
Earlier, it was reported that eight individuals, including a CEO and two senior management members of a highway concessionaire, were remanded on suspicion of soliciting and receiving bribes related to the construction of two Klang Valley highway projects.
The CEO, along with two senior management members and five other individuals, were detained during Ops Lintas on June 24 at the MACC headquarters to assist investigations.