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Perlis MB’s son to be charged tomorrow

MACC source says politician's former political secretary will also be dragged to court

4:47 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The son of Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli is expected to be charged in court tomorrow in connection with a case involving the falsification of documents and false claims amounting to RM600,000.

Sources told Scoop that he will be charged under Section 18 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.

“He (the son) will be charged in court on Thursday (tomorrow). Further details about the charges will be provided by the MACC later,” the source added.

Also facing charges is the politician’s former political secretary.

On April 24, the MACC detained six individuals, including Shukri’s son, in connection with the investigation into the submission of false documents and claims worth RM600,000 over the past two years.

Those detained included two public servants from Shukri’s office and the state secretary’s office, as well as several company contractors.

On April 30, the MACC also recorded a statement from Shukri regarding an investigation into alleged abuse of power.

Additionally, in a media invite for court coverage, the MACC announced that it has received approval to charge a company owner and a former political secretary tomorrow.

The company owner will be charged in the Kangar sessions court in Perlis at 8am, while the former political secretary will be charged in the sessions court here at 8.30am – May 22, 2024

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