KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations showed that former deputy minister in the prime minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim and her husband are not involved in human trafficking activities in Myanmar.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said checks by police revealed that overseas investments by several individuals, including Dr Mashitah were not connected to a human trafficking syndicate.
“This is based on an analysis of several bank accounts that revealed the funds in them were savings of the individuals involved.
“We also confirmed previously that the former deputy minister, her husband and three others went to Myanmar for real-estate investment matters,” he said when contacted on Saturday (Sept 7).
Police have recorded the statements of 11 individuals in the course of the investigation, he said.
“So far, there is no solid evidence involving a human trafficking syndicate.
“Our investigation now is focused on a Datuk Seri, who is suspected to be a key figure in attracting potential investors to Myanmar.
“We are also investigating the connections between several individuals, including two businessmen from China,” he said.
It was previously reported that the police are analysing and scrutinising the financial status of several companies as part of the investigation into a human trafficking case.
The reports by Bank Negara Malaysia and Registrar of Societies (ROS) also involved information on several individuals including Dr Mashitah and a businessman with a Datuk Seri title.
Dr Mashitah has since denied the allegation that she was connected to a human trafficking syndicate.
