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MIC Deputy President Says Child Required to Attend MACC Interview
A Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) deputy president has disputed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) handling of his 12-year-old child, claiming the agency did not clarify that the boy could leave after arriving at their headquarters.
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Saravanan alleged that MACC's statement regarding his child's attendance at an interview failed to accurately reflect the circumstances of the meeting. He said he was only informed that his son could go home after they had already arrived at MACC headquarters, rather than being given clear notice beforehand.
The MIC deputy president's remarks suggest potential confusion or miscommunication between the anti-corruption agency and the family regarding the procedures and expectations for the child's involvement in the investigation.
The incident has raised questions about MACC's protocols when dealing with minors in investigative matters. Saravanan's public statement indicates dissatisfaction with how the agency communicated the terms and conditions of the interview to the family.
MACC has not yet issued a response to the allegations. The development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the commission's operational procedures and interactions with the public during investigations.
No further details about the nature of the investigation or the specific allegations have been disclosed by either party.