The two high ranking civil servants arrested in the country's biggest graft
operation could be front men for certain politicians, speculated former
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) advisory panel member Robert Phang.
He said it is hard to believe that the
duo, a director and deputy director for a Sabah utilities company, had by
themselves managed to amass the millions seized from
them.
"They are only ordinary officers.
Therefore, one is inclined to think these two officers are the front men of the
politicians, because nobody would give such a big amount to these ordinary
officers.
"Normally only politicians or for the matter, ministers of that level,
will have the possibility and authority to approve any form of application
within the state," Phang said in a statement today.
The duo are among four suspects held by
the MACC to facilitate investigations into alleged abuse of power involving
infrastructure projects worth RM3.3 billion.
The commission had reportedly seized over
RM114.5 million from raids at the offices and homes of the suspects.
Phang congratulated the MACC on the
seizure, but urged them to expand their investigations into the case to Sabah
politicians as well.
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