00:00Two suspects linked to one of Malaysia's biggest zakat fund scandals have been remanded for four days
00:06as investigators zero in on the alleged theft of 230 million ringgit meant for the poor.
00:13A deputy chairman of a non-governmental organization and a company director, aged 57 and 61 respectively,
00:21appeared at the Shah Alam Magistrates Court Wednesday morning,
00:24escorted by officers from the Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
00:30The remand order was issued by Magistrate Amira Masturakamis, following an application by the Anti-Graft Agency.
00:37The two are among three individuals detained by the Selangor M.A.C.C. on Tuesday afternoon in a series
00:43of coordinated operations.
00:46According to a source, the third suspect, in his 50s, did not appear in court due to illness.
00:51During the operation, the M.A.C.C. seized 18 luxury vehicles, as well as houses and properties worth about
00:5911 million ringgit.
01:01Other assets seized include cash and branded watches.
01:04In addition, 33 bank accounts containing approximately 120 million ringgit have been frozen.
01:11Initial investigations suggest the three suspects conspired to carry out the alleged offence over a six-year period, from 2018
01:20to 2024.
01:22The NGO's deputy chairman is believed to have transferred the 230 million ringgit directly into his own company's account,
01:30using the funds for both investment purposes and personal use.
01:34The M.A.C.C. has yet to name the NGO involved, but sources indicate it is an organization with
01:41a significant public profile in the distribution of charitable and zakat funds.
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