Melaka Finance Director Arrested for Alleged RM50 Million Investment Abuse

PETALING JAYA: A local authority’s finance director in Melaka has been arrested for allegedly abusing his position by investing nearly RM50 million of public funds in shares through his wife, a bank employee. The alleged misconduct occurred between 2020 and 2023, with funds believed to be used without proper approval. The man, in his 50s, was detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) after giving a statement. MACC Melaka director Adi Supian Shafie confirmed the arrest. The case is being probed under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.

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