Harian Metro quoted a source as saying that the trio arrived at MACC’s headquarters in Putrajaya at 9.30am today.

The daily said the celebrities escaped the media as they were escorted into the building through the rear entrance.

On Sunday, MACC chief Azam Baki confirmed that several local celebrities would be summoned this week for questioning as part of its probe.

The anti-graft agency had opened the investigation following complaints about bribery involving banking institution officials who allegedly facilitated and approved personal loan applications for a financial consultancy company.

He said based on financial records and statements obtained, these celebrities received payments ranging from RM150,000 to RM400,000 over one to two years for endorsing the firm.

Payments were also made by the firm to sponsor concerts and commission custom-written songs on behalf of the syndicate.

Azam today said investigators wanted to understand why the company used celebrities to promote its financial packages, particularly to government workers.