JOHOR BARU: At least six people have been arrested during investigations into what is believed to be massive land corruption in the state of Johor.

The investigations involved the conversion of land premiums at "discounted rates" causing the state government millions of ringgit in losses.

It is learnt that Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers seized at least 15 luxury cars, cash in local and foreign currencies, and documents in a series of raids on Friday.

At least 45 bank accounts involving over RM15.5mil have been frozen.

All the suspects, aged between 25 and 50, have been remanded to assist in investigations.

MACC deputy commissioner (operations) Datuk Azam Baki confirmed the arrests.