The MACC has uncovered a syndicate involved in manipulating the distribution of a quota of flight seats for agencies providing umrah services.

According to an MACC source, six individuals, comprising a director and staff members of six tourism companies, were nabbed by MACC in a special operation in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Johor and Kedah.

All six suspects, aged between 34 and 55, were brought to the...