ALOR SETAR : Three of the six syndicate members allegedly responsible for RM33mil in losses to the government have arrived at the Alor Setar Sessions Court on Monday (Jan 15).
All three arrived at about 8.45am escorted by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) personnel.
They are expected to face charges under Section 468 and Section 471 of the Penal Code.
It was earlier reported that graft investigators had carried out a special operation after the Audit Report 2022 highlighted shortages in Langkawi Customs Department’s duty collection between 2012 to 2021.
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According to the report, there was a leakage of more than RM72mil in duty collection, involving 100 luxury cars of makes such as Bentley, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Porsche.
Acting on the report, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) carried out a special operation codenamed ‘Ops Eagle.’
Investigators found the syndicate working with luxury car buyers who wanted an exemption or to pay lower duties despite them being ineligible.
