According to sources, the businessman was said to have at least seven companies under his control, including his own, which obtained contracts from the rural and regional development ministry.
Other than the seven companies, the businessman also borrowed licences from his colleagues by paying involvement fees of RM30,000 for every licence.
“The aim of borrowing the licences is to fulfill limited tender qualifying conditions, namely, having 10 companies for every project being applied,” said the source.
MACC deputy commissioner (operations) Azam Baki, when contacted, confirmed that the individual had been summoned for his statement to be taken but declined to comment further.