Bernama reported that all three were arrested during an operation carried out by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) Pahang branch in Nilai, Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur.

The three, including a woman in her 40s, are believed to have been involved in smuggling foreigners through the country’s entry points from 2021 to 2024.

The syndicate is believed to have earned millions of ringgit, which were also dispensed to other immigration personnel.

They are accused of acting as middlemen to facilitate the entry of foreign nationals without following the required procedures through the “counter setting” method at Terminals 1 and 2 of KLIA.

MACC also seized several valuables, including jewellery and cash, and is currently reviewing several bank accounts believed to be connected to the suspects.

All three have been remanded from today until April 21 to facilitate further investigations under Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009 for bribery.

Pahang MACC director Shukor Mahmud confirmed the arrests.