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[UPDATED] MACC records Tan Sri's statement over highway sukuk funds misappropriation
KUALA LUMPUR: Graft busters have recorded a statement from the Tan Sri at the centre of investigations into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds for the construction of a highway.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said two MACC officers took the statement at the Tan Sri's residence here.
Azam said that the entire process took place between 9am and 3pm today, and was expected to resume tomorrow due to the Tan Sri's health condition.
"To date, MACC has recorded statements from 51 individuals, including the Tan Sri and his family."
According to a source, a raid was also conducted at the Tan Sri's residence at Melaka, but no seizures or confiscations were made.
It was reported on June 7 that the Tan Sri had been admitted to hospital for medical treatment. MACC had previously obtained confirmation from his doctor before proceeding with questioning.
MACC has so far seized RM143 million in connection with the alleged fund misuse.
It was reported earlier that MACC investigators are tracking the Tan Sri's luxury vehicles and properties in Malaysia and abroad, including assets in London and Switzerland. The probe also covers the true value of the luxury alcoholic beverages reportedly in his possession.
A notice of asset declaration has been served to the Tan Sri and other related parties.
To date, seizures include 14 personal bank accounts totalling RM4.5 million; eight company accounts worth RM33 million; a luxury condominium and a plot of land valued at RM24.5 million; nine vehicles worth RM7.65 million; luxury watches worth RM25 million; designer handbags worth RM3 million; jewellery and diamonds worth RM6 million; four horses worth RM400,000; alcoholic beverages worth RM3 million; overseas assets valued at over RM15 million; and gambling-related activities estimated at RM20 million.
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