KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has announced that the investigation paper (IP) involving 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) lawyer Jasmine Loo Ai Swan was submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) last month. The Inspector-General of Police also stated that the IP falls under Section 409 of the Penal Code.
“We are also continuing another investigation under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) to track down other assets belonging to her,” he added.
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Tan Sri Razarudin Husain made the statement during a press conference held after officiating the closing of the National Forensic Symposium for Law Enforcement at the Royal Malaysia Police College on September 7.
According to previous reports, the police have seized various assets worth RM93.2 million acquired using 1MDB funds and registered under Jasmine Loo Ai Swan’s name. These assets include properties, bank accounts, paintings, luxury handbags, watches, and documents. Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, confirmed this information.
When asked about the progress of tracking down fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, popularly known as Jho Low, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain assured that the police have never stopped their efforts in locating him.
“Like I mentioned before, we have always been actively pursuing Jho Low. Just like in Jasmine Loo’s case, even though people were not asking about her, we managed to bring her back. The same determination applies to Jho Low,” he explained.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has also confirmed that investigations into Jasmine Loo’s case began on September 4. MACC chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said that Loo is being investigated for corruption and money laundering.
Jasmine Loo Ai Swan was arrested on July 7 after surrendering to the police.
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