KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is zeroing in on enforcement officers in several agencies who are believed to be acting as “facilitators” for a syndicate involved in smuggling tobacco, cigarette and cigar which has caused the government to lose more than RM250 million in tax revenue.
A source told the New Straits Times that these individuals allegedly provided easy clearance at the country’s entry points, protected storage warehouse operations and turned a blind eye to the smuggling activities.
This was uncovered after MACC raided 14 companies in the Klang Valley and Johor recently under Op Sikaro, with the assistance from the Inland Revenue Board, Bank Negara Malaysia, and the Customs Department, recently.
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