The three operations saw MACC making seizures of over RM1 million ( US$ 234, 000 ) in cash, along with vehicles, jewellery and gold, Free Malaysia Today reported.
A full of 215 bank transactions have been frozen, with a total of more than RM3 million, according to Mr. Azam, who was contacted by the media website. These addresses belong to the immigration officials working for the consortium.
NST reported that the anti-graft company had on Aug 21 dismantled a gang accountable for contraband foreign nationals from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, and Nepal into Malaysia through illegal access points.
Mr. Azam claimed on Wednesday that the money given to the questioned immigration officials had codenames based on the countries of the foreigners being detained.
The money would vary depending on the foreigners ‘ countries.
” The soldiers were bribed with between RM200 and RM2, 500 for each foreigner”, Mr Azam said, according to The Star.
The syndicate’s strategy includes coordination between the agencies and immigration officials via WhatsApp, where they will find a suitable time for the immigrants to provide Malaysia along with their information.
The agents will take these foreigners to their intended destinations, according to Mr. Azam, adding that the officers will provide the amount for the particular counter to be used by the immigrants for simple access into the country.
Mr. Azam made the suggestion at the press event on Wednesday that the two KLIA terminals should be able to avoid a gang from reoccurring, according to Malay Mail.
He also suggested that a separate group handle the assignments for the officers assigned at the counters until after they have been called in for work and are already in the desk zone.