BINTULU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) here detained a civil servant suspected of abusing power and misappropriating zakat funds for personal gain.
The 54-year-old was held at the MACC Bintulu office to facilitate investigations into the alleged misappropriation of zakat funds amounting to RM5,000.
According to a spokesperson, he was arrested at around 2.30 pm on Wednesday (July 31) after providing his statement.
Sources indicate that the suspect, who works in a government department, failed to disburse education zakat funds amounting to RM5,000 to over 100 students at a school in 2021.
Instead, he allegedly used the funds for personal gain.
The suspect was detained for 24 hours for questioning and has since been released on MACC bail with one surety.
The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 for the offence of using office or position for gratification.
