PUTRAJAYA: Tasek Gelugor MP Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan is expected to face 15 charges of money laundering amounting to RM6mil at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Wednesday (Oct 25).
It is learnt that the former Bersatu information chief, was called to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters earlier on Tuesday (Oct 24) for his statement to be recorded.
The 46-year-old will face charges under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla).
Earlier on Tuesday, Wan Saiful posted on Facebook that he had been directed to be present in court at 8.30am on Wednesday.
“There will be fresh charges under Amla. Details of the charges are not clear.
“I will be present in court to defend myself. I believe the court is the best place for me to get justice,” he wrote.
In July, Wan Saiful was charged with two counts of graft amounting to RM6.9mil linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.
Meanwhile, sources with knowledge of the case said that another individual, businessman Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad, will also be charged under the same Act at the same Sessions Court involving an amount of RM500,000.
“He will also be at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Thursday (Oct 26) to face several charges, valued at RM3mil,” said a source.
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the two individuals would be brought to court to face the charges.
