The MACC arrested three men, one in Johor and two in Penang, yesterday to facilitate investigations into false claims and misappropriation of the Penjana Kerjaya hiring incentive programme involving a total of RM100 million.

According to sources, the suspect in Johor, 41, a chief clerk who works in a government department, was arrested at the Johor MACC office around 7.45pm when he showed up to provide his statement.

The source said the suspect was believed to...