PUTRAJAYA: A former special officer to an ex-minister has been arrested on suspicion of being the mastermind behind several government projects, including for the supply of aircraft equipment worth RM1.8mil. Sources said that initial investigations revealed that the suspect received money from several contractors involved in the projects. "He is believed to have received the money from contractors who were awarded projects to supply equipment via direct negotiation," said a source. Among the contracts awarded was to supply aircraft equipment worth RM1.8mil sometime around 2017. Sources said that the MACC is looking for several individuals as well as the companies that dealt with the suspect.

Source: The Star April 29, 2019 10:07 UTC