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[UPDATED] 'Baseless': MACC rejects claim it harassed Pamela Ling
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has denied allegations of harassment and misconduct against its officers in its probe involving Datin Seri Pamela Ling, describing the claims as "baseless".
"The MACC has acted within the legal framework, including obtaining all necessary court orders and complying with established regulations," it said in a statement.
MACC's statement comes after revelations that Ling, who has been missing for close to a month, had filed a judicial review just two days before her disappearance on 7 April.
In her application, Ling alleged that MACC had, among others, misused its powers under the MACC Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act to exert pressure on her.
She also claimed that MACC had pressured her to resolve a private dispute with her estranged husband, rather than for legitimate investigative purposes.
Additionally, Ling claimed that MACC arrested and remanded her without a proper legal basis and in breach of due process.
MACC, she claimed, also subjected her to a travel restriction without explanation.
In its statement, MACC rejected these claims.
"Allegations of harassment or misconduct are baseless," it said.
MACC said Ling's judicial review application does not negate or invalidate the investigation into her.
"Legal challenges are the right of any individual, but they do not disrupt the enforcement process as provided for under the law."
MACC also said it had extended its "full cooperation" to the police investigating Ling's disappearance.
Although reported missing since early April, news of Ling's disappearance only came to light last week. Police are investigating her disappearance as an abduction.
"MACC urges all parties to refrain from speculation that could interfere with the investigation or create confusion among the public.
"At this stage, our shared priority is to support the police in efforts to locate Ling and bring her back as swiftly as possible."
Police have taken statements from 12 individuals, including MACC officers, in connection with Ling's disappearance. No ransom demand has been made.
Previously, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki denied claims that the commission had failed to provide adequate protection to Ling before her disappearance.
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