KUALA LUMPUR – Three individuals, including the deputy chairman of a non-governmental organisation (NGO), were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of misappropriating approximately RM230 million in zakat funds.
Sources revealed that two men, aged in their 50s and 60s, were detained between 3pm and 5pm during an operation conducted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in the Klang Valley, local media reported.
A third man, also in his 50s, was taken into custody around 2pm when he arrived to give his statement at the Selangor MACC office.
“Preliminary investigations showed that all suspects are believed to have conspired in the offence between 2018 and 2024.
“Investigators also found that the NGO deputy chairman had allegedly transferred the RM230 million into his company’s accounts for investment purposes as well as for personal use,” the source added.
The probe is focused on potential misappropriation of public funds, as the NGO is understood to receive donations from the public intended to aid those in need.
During the operation, MACC also seized 18 luxury vehicles, including a Porsche, Mercedes, Range Rover, and Honda Civic Type R, alongside properties estimated at around RM11 million.
Other assets confiscated include cash and branded watches.
In addition, 33 bank accounts holding approximately RM120 million have been frozen as part of the investigation.
Selangor MACC director Mohd Azwan Ramli confirmed the arrests and said the case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009.
“All suspects are expected to be brought before the magistrate’s court in Shah Alam tomorrow for remand proceedings,” he said. – April 21, 2026