How much money was lost due to the false claims?

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Approximately RM200,000 was lost due to fraudulent claims for the supply of heifers.

The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained five individuals, including three civil servants, in connection with these false claims. The suspects are accused of conspiring to submit documents with fabricated details to secure payments for a supposed supply of young cows.
Fraudulent Claims for Heifer Supply

Investigations indicate that the detained individuals conspired to certify and submit documents containing false information. These documents were related to a claim for payment for the supply of heifers to a statutory body in a Johor district. The total amount of these fraudulent payments was approximately RM200,000, despite the supply of heifers not being carried out.
Involvement of Civil Servants and Company Personnel

The five suspects, comprising one woman and four men aged between 30 and 60, include three civil servants. Additionally, a company owner and a manager are believed to be involved in the scheme. They were detained separately when reporting to the MACC office in Segamat to provide their statements.
Suspected Timing of the Offence

Initial investigations suggest that the alleged fraudulent activity took place in February 2023. The suspects are believed to have colluded to create and submit false documentation to obtain funds from the statutory body.
Investigation Under MACC Act 2009

The Johor MACC director, Hairuzam Mohmad Amin@Hamim, confirmed the arrests and stated that the case is being investigated under Section 18 of the MACC Act 2009. This section pertains to the offence of making false claims to obtain property. Three of the five suspects were scheduled to be brought before the Segamat Magistrate's Court for a remand application.

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