The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has revealed that a husband-and-wife duo working in the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) were arrested under ‘Op Dygo’ for allegedly using hundreds of thousands of ringgit obtained through bribery to open a jewellery shop in Pahang.
The suspects, both in their 40s, have been placed under a five-day remand until 14 September, following approval from the Ayer Keroh Magistrate’s Court.
Allegedly solicited RM900,000 in bribes over four years
In a statement posted on its official TikTok account, MACC said the couple is believed to have facilitated the entry of foreign nationals into Malaysia without proper documentation.
Further investigations revealed that the couple used the wife’s younger sister as a proxy to open the jewellery shop, with an initial capital of approximately RM600,000.
MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner Dato’ Sri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya stated that the suspects were involved in the amnesty programme, which allowed employers to obtain legal work permits for undocumented foreign workers.
Ahmad Khusairi explained that employers paid RM700 in bribes for each foreign worker to expedite the process, with the money distributed among officers handling the relevant files. The suspects allegedly received RM150 per worker.
Bribe money used to open jewellery shop and buy luxury vehicles
Over four years, the couple allegedly amassed RM900,000 through bribery. The funds were used to open the jewellery shop and purchase luxury vehicles.
During a raid at the shop in Pahang, MACC discovered 3kg of gold, estimated to be worth RM1.4 million.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 16(a)(B) of the MACC Act 2009.
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