22-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
MACC to quiz Ismail Sabri's former son-in-law in Indonesia
Jovian Mandagie was previously married to Ismail Sabri Yaakob's daughter, Nina Sabrina, before their divorce in 2023. (Facebook pic)
PUTRAJAYA : The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will question Jovian Mandagie, the former son-in-law of ex-prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, in Indonesia as part of its ongoing investigation into Ismail's asset declaration.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Jovian's statement was needed to verify claims made by Ismail, who had declared his assets in February.
'We need to get his (Jovian's) cooperation. There are assets said to be linked to him, as stated by Ismail Sabri. We need confirmation,' Azam told a press conference at the MACC headquarters here today.
'He is in Indonesia, and he is an Indonesian. So we will have to meet him there. We are hoping to make the trip in a week or two to speed up matters.'
Jovian was previously married to Ismail's daughter, Nina Sabrina, before their divorce in 2023.
Azam said MACC has so far recorded statements from 57 individuals as part of the investigation.
He also confirmed that MACC has completed its analysis of Ismail's assets and will submit its findings to the Attorney-General's Chambers by the end of June.
'We are factoring in that he (Ismail) has been involved in the private sector and has held company shares. These are being considered to ensure a fair assessment of his income,' he said.
Asked whether Ismail will be called in for further questioning, Azam said: 'It depends on our findings. He may or may not be called.'
Ismail resumed giving his statement to MACC on April 24 as part of its second phase of questioning on his asset declaration. The most recent session was on May 7.
MACC is investigating the discovery of about RM170 million in cash and 16kg of gold bars worth millions of ringgit, which were seized in raids on the residences of four men, and three other premises believed to be 'safe houses'.
A money changer was also arrested as part of the probe into Ismail.
