KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has completed its investigation papers on the alleged abuse of power involving a fertiliser procurement cartel valued at approximately RM60 million, reportedly linked to a public sector organisation.
Its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the investigation papers were submitted to MACC's legal and prosecution division for review and consideration.
"We will wait for their decision, which may come in December, but I believe the decision will likely be made in January next year as to whether charges will be filed or not.
"What is important now is to await the comments or further instructions from the deputy public prosecutor.
"In this case, there have been suggestions that charges may be brought against one or more individuals," Buletin TV3 reported.
Azam said the investigation covers criminal matters and efforts to improve governance.
On Oct 29, MACC was investigating a cartel involved in distributing and supplying paddy fertiliser contracts linked to a ministry, with a total value of RM1.8 billion.
MACC launched an investigation after conducting a series of raids around Kuala Lumpur over the past two days, including at the organisation's headquarters, the ministry, and nine companies awarded related projects.
On Oct 31, MACC arrested a marketing executive from a company in connection with the alleged existence of a cartel in the distribution and supply of rice fertiliser contracts, estimated to be worth RM1.8 billion.
On Nov 3, MACC detained two former general managers of a public organisation in connection with an investigation into the alleged abuse of power involving a fertiliser procurement cartel worth RM60 million.