12 held over foreign workers permit scam


Busted: An MACC officer taking one of the suspects into custody.

PETALING JAYA: Twelve people, including two women, who acted as middlemen and agents to help renew temporary foreign workers permits (PLKS) have been detained by anti-graft officers in a sting operation.

The suspects, aged between 33 and 50, were rounded up during simultaneous raids at about 11am yesterday in four states.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Courts & Crime , macc , myeg , agents , plks

   

Next In Nation

CIQ takes a stand against malicious motorcyclists
Daughter’s last words haunt grieving mother
Doing an uplifting job for 41 years
PM: TikTok will cooperate
Healthcare costs rise beyond just medication
A cleaner and greener future
First solid-state hydrogen reactor launching next year
Pricey private healthcare has patients looking for cheaper options
StarCarSifu Auto Show 2024 attracts robust interest
M'sians in HK gather to celebrate Dr Thein's Shaw Prize success

Others Also Read