The MACC confirmed having conducted a raid at a Felcra Bhd subsidiary office in Setapak in connection with its investigation into a 53-year-old man for alleged power abuse and misappropriation.

Various documents on training contracts worth RM4 million were seized.

The raid was conducted by 10 MACC officers at 9.30am this morning, simultaneous with raids at the agency’s subsidiary office in Kelantan, as well as the offices of 10 companies which received the contracts in the East Coast, Klang Valley and Perak.

According to an MACC source, the raid was conducted to facilitate investigation into alleged power abuse by a senior manager of a Felcra Bhd subsidiary in appointing at least 10 companies which he had interests in.

"The 53-year-old suspect is alleged to have appointed outside companies owned by his family members and friends to supply teachers, training experts and hold courses handled by the Felcra subsidiary,” he said.

The commission, he said, was investigating whether the suspect had direct interests in the companies concerned, or if he benefited in the form of other rewards.

It is learned that the power abuse had been going on since 2014.

“MACC believes there are more companies involved. The senior manager is also suspected of receiving rewards from each contract,” said the source.

Meanwhile, MACC deputy chief commissioner of operations Azam Baki, when contacted, confirmed the raids.

- Bernama