MACC Officer Charged With Misappropriation Of RM613,000.


PUTRAJAYA: An officer from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was charged today at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Court in Shah Alam, Selangor, with the misappropriation of RM613,000 in cash evidence related to Op Green. Azizun Mohamad, who serves as an assistant commissioner (Grade P48), faces charges under Section 403 of the Penal Code.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MACC clarified that Op Green was launched to investigate and expose a case of diesel vehicle registration fraud within the mySikap system in 2019. The alleged offence took place between June 1, 2020, and February 9, 2024, in Cyberjaya, Sepang, Selangor.

If convicted, the accused could face imprisonment of up to five years, with whipping and a possible fine, as per the statement. MACC also expressed its firm stance on the case, emphasising that it does not tolerate any breaches of integrity or work ethics among its officers.

The MACC stressed the importance of taking stringent action against any officer who contravenes
established rules and laws, ensuring that trust and responsibilities assigned to the commission are upheld. The commission further highlighted that disciplinary actions taken against its officers demonstrate its commitment to upholding justice, addressing corruption, and abuse of power impartially.

MACC reiterated its resolute in maintaining transparency in all its actions to guarantee that justice is served, and that the legal processes are executed appropriately.