MACC seeks to forfeit ex-PM's funds
MACC has named Ismail Sabri's former political secretary, Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus, and the former premier as first and second respondents, Bernama reported.
In the application, the commission is seeking a court order to forfeit cash seized from the first respondent for the Malaysian government.
It includes RM14,772,150, S$6,132,350, US$1,461,400, CHF3mil (Swiss francs), €12,164,150, ¥363mil, £50,250, NZ$44,600, AED34.75mil and A$352,850.
The MACC also applied for other court orders deemed suitable by the court.
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