MACC freezes over RM700,000 in donations embezzlement probe

PETALING JAYA: Over RM700,000 in funds from 20 bank accounts have been frozen by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as part of ongoing investigations into the embezzlement of donated funds.

MACC sources revealed that these accounts, including personal and company accounts, are suspected to have been used for receiving donations online.

"There is a possibility that more bank accounts will be frozen," stated the sources.

MACC anti-money laundering division director Datuk Mohamad Zamri Zainul Abidin confirmed the matter when contacted.

He said the accounts were frozen under Section 44 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.