MACC found that the celebrities in question were paid between RM150,000 to RM400,000 as ambassadors of a financial consulting company.
: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed that its officers will summon several local celebrities associated with a financial consulting company. previously exposed in the probe Op Sky for questioning.
“Based on the information and financial checks obtained, these celebrities receive payment ranging from RM150,000 to RM400,000 for a period of one to two years as company ambassadors. The investigation follows the arrest of at least 27 individuals including eight company directors and 18 bank officers from the Anti-Money Laundering division in Op Sky, in cooperation with Bank Negara Malaysia .
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