MCBA chief lodges report over forged procurement documents bearing his signature

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) director-general, Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain, has reported alleged fraudulent government procurement documents bearing his signature and those of agency officers to the police. The report, which covers two elements - alleged fraud involving procurement documents and misuse of his name and position in the agency, was lodged following complaints from companies that received purported Letters of Acceptance for government procurement involving tactical protective jackets, generator sets and stationery.

The documents allegedly carried forged signatures of Shuhaily and other officers, as well as fake MCBA letterheads, to make the offers appear to be genuine government transactions. Putrajaya police chief, Assistant Commissioner Aidi Sham Mohamed, said the police received a report on August 12 and had recorded statements from the complainant and witnesses, but investigators are still identifying those responsible and have yet to establish whether a fraud syndicate was involved.

MCBA has urged companies to verify the authenticity of any offer letter or Letter of Acceptance before making financial commitments.

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