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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) says it is studying the possibility of charging certain individuals for Mara’s acquisition of Dudley House in Melbourne following claims that it overpaid up to A $ 4.75 thousand (RM13.8mil) for the student housing facility.
MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Azam Baki said the investigation into the case was completed domestically, but that there was a “slight setback” as MACC had to work with other authorities, including the Australian Federal Police (AFP). , which in turn needed a margin of maneuver. to complete your case.
“We have already communicated with the AFP and progress is underway with several pieces of evidence that are due soon.
“We are in talks with the Deputy Prosecutor (DPP) to see if there are possible charges against certain people based on the evidence provided by AFP,” he told reporters in the forum “Corporate Responsibility – Are you at risk” here on Tuesday (September 15).
He was asked to comment on the latest update to the Mara property scandal, where Australian authorities seized property and cash totaling A $ 1.6 million from a man accused of bribing a Malaysian official to secure the Mara purchase. of a multi-million dollar apartment complex in Melbourne in 2013..
The property scandal was first revealed by Australian media, which alleged that the purchase of Dudley International House in Melbourne was at an inflated price.
This led to the disclosure of other properties allegedly purchased at inflated prices.
“If the law allows us to prosecute these people, we will continue to prosecute certain people for the Mara case,” Azam said.
When asked if MACC would meet with the people involved, Azam said he would not comment on this.
“The most important thing is that certain people in the country can be charged if the DPP agrees,” he added.
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