The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has uncovered a startling graft case involving a senior Royal Malaysian Navy officer. The officer allegedly used his position to compel contractors to house their workers at two private hotels owned by him. Under a special operation codenamed "Op Layar," authorities have frozen 21 bank accounts and seized assets worth RM2 million.

The investigation revealed that contractors who refused to use the officer's hotels faced delays in project approvals or were excluded from future tenders. This abuse of power has reportedly been going on for several years, involving millions of ringgit in kickbacks. MACC is currently tracing further assets linked to the officer’s family members and business associates.

The Ministry of Defence has issued a statement saying it has zero tolerance for such misconduct and is cooperating fully with the MACC. This case has reignited discussions about the need for better internal auditing within the country’s security forces. The officer is expected to be charged in court later this month as investigators finalize the evidence.