SPRM tahan bekas pegawai berkait bayaran RM42 juta kepada beberapa syarikat

In 2023, the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Agency (SPRM) detained a former senior management officer of UiTM Holdings, suspected of improperly utilizing powers to pay around RM42 million to several corporations. This action is part of SPRM's investigation into UiTM Holdings' RM157 million loss from 2017 to 2021. The suspect, aged 50, was apprehended approximately 1 pm on Saturday at his home near Klang Valley.

Preliminary investigations revealed the suspect allegedly carried out the act in 2017 by making payments related to operational expenses to various companies that the suspect was believed to have interests in. SPRM Chairman Abd Halim Aman confirmed the detention and stated that the case will be probed under Section 23 of the SPRM Act 2009, with the suspect expected to be charged in court on Thursday.

In 2023, SPRM initiated an investigation into the RM157 million loss suffered by UiTM Holdings in the same period. The investigation also looked into investments made by the company to determine if there were any maladministration, misuse of powers, or misappropriation of funds. Earlier this weekend, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directed UiTM to review its management and oversee of its investment arm following the multi-million ringgit losses suffered.