PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into a prominent corporate figure with the title of "Tan Sri" for criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds involving Sapura Energy Bhd.

A source said the investigation is focused on several investments made after the merger of SapuraKencana Petroleum Bhd and SapuraCrest Petroleum Bhd, which later became Sapura Energy.