The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen bank accounts totaling RM36 million in connection with a diesel smuggling syndicate investigation in Sibu, Sarawak. The action is part of Op Liter, an operation targeting a group allegedly involved in smuggling subsidised diesel and bribing law enforcement officials, Harian Metro reported.
MACC freezes RM36 million in accounts related to diesel smuggling
The frozen accounts belong to petrol station operators, enforcement officers, and their directors.
Five individuals have been arrested, including two brothers who operate petrol stations, enforcement assistants, and agency directors. Two barges and several oil tanks containing approximately 1.6 million litres of diesel were seized.
The MACC also confiscated approximately RM3.7 million in cash following the arrests. A source told Harian Metro, “So far, no new arrests or additional seizures have been made,“ adding that one petrol station operator was released on bail after a four-day remand period.
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