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Suspect in MACC case dies at Putrajaya hospital

MACC has submitted CCTV recordings to assist police investigations while the officer involved in the case will give his statement.

Bernama
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya.

A suspect believed to have been involved in a money laundering case related to illegal mining in Pahang died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Putrajaya yesterday.

The suspect’s death was confirmed by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki.

"The MACC officer involved in the investigation of the case will give a statement to the investigating officer from the police. 

"MACC has also submitted all CCTV recordings to assist police investigations," he said when contacted by Bernama last night.

MACC yesterday detained three individuals believed to be involved in illegal mining and money laundering involving RM1.8 million in Raub, Pahang.

The three suspects, aged 40 to 60, comprising the mining operator and civil servants, were detained at 6.30pm in Bentong, Pahang.

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