The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will summon three Malaysian celebrities, including a renowned singer, to assist in an investigation related to a loan syndicate involving a financial consultancy firm. The celebrities were reportedly paid hundreds of thousands of ringgit to use their likenesses to persuade the public to use the services provided by the consultancy firm.
SHAH ALAM: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will summon three celebrities, including a renowned singer, this week to assist in an investigation related to a loan syndicate involving a financial consultancy firm.A source revealed that, besides the famous singer, an inspirational icon will also be called for questioning regarding the Op Sky investigation conducted in collaboration with Bank Negara.
These artists were paid hundreds of thousands of ringgit to use their likenesses to persuade the public to use the services provided.In January, MACC successfully dismantled corruption and money laundering activities involving a financial consultancy company and bank officers from several financial institutions.
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