2 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
MACC deploys tactical squad to probe 'Tan Sri' in sukuk misappropriation case
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today enlisted the assistance of the Anti-Corruption Tactical Squad (Acts) to record the statement of a 'Tan Sri' in connection with the investigation into the misappropriation of highway construction sukuk funds.
This move followed the MACC's suspicion of a secret room at the individual's residence in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Cheras, believed to contain weapons and valuable assets related to the case.
Sources said Acts personnel, along with two investigating officers, were deployed to search specific rooms suspected of storing assets linked to the misappropriated funds.
It is understood that a team of Acts members arrived at the Tan Sri's home in four vehicles earlier this morning.
A white Toyota Vios carrying MACC officers was seen entering the compound at 8.45am.
It is also learnt that one of the entrances to the businessman's residence was sealed off by auxiliary police from a private security company.
Traffic cones and barriers were placed at the entrance to the premises, while auxiliary police were seen preventing media personnel from approaching the location.
Separately, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki told Buletin Utama that the deployment of Acts was necessary for specific reasons.
"There are particular grounds for involving the team, chiefly to ensure the security of any items or exhibits that may be recovered.
"So I cannot provide further details at this time, as I have yet to receive a full briefing on what was discovered during the raid on the Tan Sri's home," he told TV3 when contacted.
Meanwhile, Azam confirmed that the process of recording the Tan Sri's statement is ongoing as part of the investigation.
"So far, we have recorded statements from approximately 53 witnesses in this case. Many more will be called in to have their statements taken," he said.
He was speaking at a press conference after the 2nd Convocation Ceremony of the Certified Law Enforcement Programme 2025, organised by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Academy (Maca) today.
