JOHOR BAHRU, Sept. 24 -- The Johor Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested 12 individuals, including seven enforcement officers serving at various entry checkpoints in the state and Melaka, on suspicion of corruption involving a counter-setting syndicate.

The border control enforcement officers have been identified as being attached to the entry checkpoints at the Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal, Muar Ferry Terminal and Melaka Ferry Terminal.

The syndicate is believed to be responsible for facilitating the illegal entry of Indonesian nationals into the country.

Magistrate Suhaili Sapun granted a six-day remand order for two suspects until September 29, while another 10 suspects were remanded for five-days until September 2...