PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found new leads in its investigation into the corruption scandal involving Selangor’s Mentri Besar Incorporated (MBI).
According to Sinar Harian, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that they are currently unable to reveal the details as they are still gathering evidence from witnesses.
“The investigation is ongoing, and we are collecting witness statements, with new evidence obtained.
“However, for now, I cannot share further details regarding this new information, which indicates that the shares acquired by those involved in this investigation were for personal use and other related matters,” he said.
He told reporters after the Graduation Ceremony of the MACC Basic Course (Assistant Superintendent Grade P29) at the Parade Grounds of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy, here on Thursday (Oct 24).
Regarding influential individuals who may be arrested as previously reported, he mentioned that the MACC is still gathering evidence to determine whether the testimonies point towards the individual in question.
“When the time comes, we will call them in. For now, we need to collect all the evidence to determine if the individual is related, and if necessary, we need to assess whether the evidence leads to that person or not.
“If it clearly implicates them, they will need to respond in order to assist the investigation,” he said.
He added that there have been no new arrests so far, and the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MBI, who was remanded for seven days, has been released after the remand period ended.
Additionally, he said that to date, the MACC has raided nine premises around the Klang Valley, but no seizures have been made.
“We have not seized any premises because they are not owned by the individuals under investigation. Some of the premises belong to others who live there, and they are not related to our investigation, so we cannot seize them.
“Some have asked about vehicle seizures; there have been no vehicles seized so far as there is no need,” he said.
Previously, it was reported that the MACC raided an apartment believed to be a “safe house” for an influential politician and discovered foreign currency amounting to approximately RM5mil.
Following this, the MACC raided two other locations suspected of being used as safe houses by the same influential politician, leading to the discovery of cash worth approximately RM321,000.
