Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said four men and a woman, aged between 26 and 65, were arrested in Sarawak and Penang.

In a statement this evening, Razarudin said investigations had revealed their involvement in money laundering through suspicious financial transactions, criminal breach of trust by the company’s director, tender fraud, and the awarding of contracts to themselves and their family members.”

Police also seized documents, several vehicles and bank accounts with a total value of over RM17 million.

He said information was received regarding suspicious transactions through several bank accounts from 2017 until September 2024.

The official was arrested at his office in Kuching at about 3pm by officers from Bukit Aman, according to Harian Metro. Police officers were seen carrying documents taken from the company’s office.

In a video circulated on social media, the man was seen wearing a hat and face mask while being escorted out of his office.