KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has lodged a police report over a fake tweet purportedly by Latheefa Koya claiming those sponsored to perform the Haj pilgrimage by 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) from 2011 to 2018 would have to repay the money.

The MACC said a police report was lodged over the matter at the Putrajaya police headquarters on June 24.

"MACC viewed the said allegations as serious as it could trigger panic in society.

"MACC would also like to advise the public to not circulate the fake tweet. We also hope the police and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission would be able to investigate the irresponsible act so that it does not happen again," it said in a statement h...