Bangladeshi businessman arrested under corruption charges in Malaysia
He has been arrested over alleged fraudulent applications for migrant worker quotas linked to a non-existent project
A Bangladeshi businessman who holds the title of "Datuk" has fallen afoul of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), according to a report published on Malaysian news portal Free Malaysia Today on Wednesday (13 November).
He has been arrested over alleged fraudulent applications for migrant worker quotas linked to a non-existent project.
"Datuk" is an honorary title conferred by the King of Malaysia and is equivalent to the British "Sir".
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A source within the MACC disclosed to FMT that the suspect, in his 40s, had submitted two quota applications for a total of 600 workers, with each application involving significant levy payments.
According to the source, these levies amounted to approximately RM460,000 and RM650,000.
The source reportedly said the man was taken into custody at 9pm on Monday after he gave a statement at the Selangor MACC office.
He has been remanded until 17 November for further investigation.
According to the report, the suspect allegedly submitted the applications sometime in 2023.
Selangor MACC director Datuk Alias Salim confirmed the arrest when contacted by FMT.
