26-7-2023 (KUALA LUMPUR) In a joint operation led by the Anti-Corruption Commission, a multi-agency enforcement unit carried out a surprise raid on Monday (24th) and successfully seized approximately RM38 million in cash and around 200 kilograms of gold, leading to the arrest of a businessman holding the title “Datuk” and his accomplices.
515 officers simultaneously raided 34 locations Sources revealed that the multi-agency enforcement unit, known as the Multi-Agency Task Force (MATF), dismantled a criminal syndicate involved in alleged corruption, breach of trust, smuggling, and tax evasion.
The Anti-Corruption Commission collaborated with six enforcement agencies, including the police, immigration department, customs department, central bank, Inland Revenue Board, and the Malaysian Cyber Security Agency, to execute the operation.
A total of 515 officers from various agencies conducted simultaneous raids at 34 locations in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The businessman with the title “Datuk” and his accomplices were arrested during the operation.
Confiscation of cash, gold, and luxury cars During the operation, law enforcement officers confiscated approximately RM38 million in cash, about 200 kilograms of gold worth around RM60 million, and 17 luxury cars, including Maserati, Ferrari, and Mercedes.
The chairman of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Tan Sri Azam Baki, confirmed the incident and disclosed that the commission is invoking the 2009 Anti-Corruption Act, the 2001 Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act, the 1967 Income Tax Act, and the 1967 Customs Act to investigate the case.
Sources revealed that this operation, code-named Op 82S, marks the first action executed by MATF, with the task force being led by the Attorney-General.
