{
  "id": 12587170,
  "title": "Two corporate brothers released on MACC bail over RM10mil probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/two-corporate-brothers-released-on-macc-bail-over-rm10mil-probe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T08:44:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1549767/two-corporate-brothers-released-macc-bail-over-rm10mil-probe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two corporate brothers, Datuk Seri and Datuk, were released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) bail after investigations into alleged misappropriation and abuse of position involving a RM10 million investment, according to the source. The Datuk was released on October 5, while the Datuk Seri was released today, following their respective remand periods. Upon their release, MACC seized luxury vehicles, high-powered motorcycles, luxury watches, bracelets, and cash totaling around RM36 million, along with freezing two personal bank accounts containing RM2 million. The allegations involve the suspects colluding with an officer of an education-based foundation to approve the investment in late 2020. MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman confirmed the release of the two corporate brothers on bail.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Two corporate figures who are brothers and hold the titles Datuk Seri and Datuk have been released on Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) bail following investigations into suspected misappropriation and abuse of position involving an investment worth about RM10 million.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Two corporate figures with 'Datuk Seri’, 'Datuk Wira’ titles out on MACC bail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/two-corporate-figures-with-datuk-seri-datuk-wira-titles-out-on-macc",
        "published": "2026-10-07T09:03:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}