
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will serve asset declaration notices to all enforcement officers involved in counter-setting activities at the country’s entry points.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said those arrested will be issued notices under Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009, Harian Metro reported.
He said the anti-graft agency’s investigations would also focus on tracing and confiscating assets acquired through criminal proceeds.
“At present, investigations are ongoing to gather evidence for charges under Sections 16 and 17 of the MACC Act, as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001,” he was quoted as saying.
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