{
  "id": 11176496,
  "title": "MACC remands two corporate figures, seizes 15 luxury cars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/macc-remands-two-corporate-figures-seizes-15-luxury-cars",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:26:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1545637/macc-remands-two-corporate-figures-seizes-15-luxury-cars"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has extended custody of two corporate figures for an additional five days to aid investigations into alleged collusion and abuse of power, following a RM10 million investment. The suspects, identified as Datuk Seri and Datuk Wira brothers in their 40s and 50s, will remain in detention until October 6 after a hearing at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court. The MACC's application for remand was made at the court premises this morning.\n\nArrested yesterday evening around 9 PM, the brothers appeared at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya to provide statements. Initial probe revealed that they allegedly colluded with an officer from an education-focused foundation to endorse an investment worth around RM10 million in a company controlled by the elder brother of the first suspect in late 2020.\n\nMACC also confiscated 15 luxury vehicles, including 12 high-powered motorcycles, five luxury watches, three bracelets, and approximately RM30,000 in cash. Further details will follow.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has remanded two corporate figures for five days to assist investigations into alleged collusion and abuse of position involving a RM10 million investment.",
  "key_points": [
    "MACC extends custody of two corporate figures for five more days",
    "Brothers in their 40s and 50s accused of collusion and abuse of power",
    "15 luxury cars, watches, bracelets, and cash seized by MACC"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED]: MACC remands two corporate figures, seizes 15 luxury cars",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/updated-macc-remands-two-corporate-figures-seizes-15-luxury-cars",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:26:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "2 corporate siblings in remand as MACC probe alleged graft involving RM10mil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/2-corporate-siblings-in-remand-as-macc-probe-alleged-graft-involving",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:49:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "MACC remands brothers with ‘Datuk Seri’, ‘Datuk Wira’ titles over alleged RM10m investment abuse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/macc-remands-brothers-with-datuk-seri-datuk-wira-titles-over-alleged",
        "published": "2026-10-01T12:30:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}