Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will record statements from eight people as part of its investigation, four former senior officials of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said eight individuals had investigated alleged corruption as early as this week.
“We will call eight witnesses this week and next,” Bernama said.
The Anti-Money Laundering Division is currently reviewing documents related to the investigation, the Anti-Money Laundering Division said.
“These documents are being examined and the investigation is not limited to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009,” he said.
Azam said the investigation was also accused of the proceeds of anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism financing and the Illegal Activities Act of 2001.
On February 21, the MACC detained four officials in accordance with a remand order issued by Putrajaya court magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin.
According to MACC sources, the three people were remanded for five days starting on February 21.
The source added that he was remanded for three days for the fourth time and was released last Sunday.
