Court sets Aug 6 hearing for new Ilham Tower forfeiture case
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), in a statement today, said the application for non-prosecution forfeiture under Section 56 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA) was filed on May 25 and approved by deputy public prosecutor Datuk Ahmad Akram Gharib.
"On the same day, the court also approved the filing of the new forfeiture case at the Kuala Lumpur High Court.
"The hearing has been scheduled for 9am on Aug 6 before High Court Senior Registrar Neethiya Nair Vijaya Kumar," it said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
an hour ago
- The Star
MyKiosk probe: No criminal elements, MACC focusing on governance issues, says Azam Baki
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki presenting a souvenir to outgoing Kelantan MACC director Rosli Husain, who is retiring. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian KOTA BARU: There are no criminal elements in the investigation into allegations of corruption and misappropriation related to the MyKiosk construction tender by the Housing and Local Government Ministry, says Tan Sri Azam Baki. the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner said MACC's current investigation revolved around governance issues. "There has been a misunderstanding in the media suggesting we are investigating a criminal case. We have conducted a preliminary investigation and found no criminal elements, but we are now focusing on governance issues, if any, in order to provide recommendations to the ministry for improvement. However, the matter is not yet concluded," he said. Azam said this at a press conference after witnessing the handover of duties between the new Kelantan MACC director Azmin Yusoff and his predecessor Rosli Husain here Thursday (July 3). He added that the MACC took into account the report from MCA Youth as well as input received from ministry itself, and the ministry had cooperated well in the investigation. On Wednesday (July 2), the MACC began investigations into allegations of corruption and misappropriation involving the MyKiosk construction tender by the ministry. Meanwhile, commenting on the investigation involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Azam said the MACC would apply to the court to forfeit assets worth RM170mil that had been seized. "If he (Ismail Sabri) challenges this in court, then the trial will proceed, and if the forfeiture is successful, the money will become government revenue. That is the decision made by the Public Prosecutor at this time," he said. Previously, the former prime minister had been called in several times for statement recording sessions regarding the declaration of assets he made to the MACC under Section 36(1) of the MACC Act 2009. The Bera MP is also being investigated for corruption and money laundering involving the expenditure and procurement of funds for the promotion and publicity of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure as prime minister from August 2021 to November 2022. The case is being investigated under the MACC Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001. - Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
an hour ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Stockbroker loses RM1.24mil to elaborate phone scam
The victim allegedly received a phone call from a woman who claimed that a package containing an identity card, ATM card and cheque book was sent under her name and had been detained by police. PETALING JAYA : A female stockbroker in Penang lost RM1.24 million to a phone scam syndicate that convinced her she was under investigation for money laundering. Penang deputy police chief Alwi Zainal Abidin said the Timur Laut police headquarters' commercial crime investigation division received a report from the 47-year-old woman yesterday. 'According to the victim, she received a phone call from an unknown number on June 20 while she was at her office in George Town. She spoke to a woman who claimed to be from Pos Laju Malaysia. 'The woman informed her that a package containing an identity card, ATM card and cheque book was sent under her name from Kuching, Sarawak, to Terengganu, and the package had been detained by police,' Bernama reported Alwi as saying. The call was then redirected to a police station in Terengganu, where the victim spoke to another individual posing as a police officer, and was told her bank account was suspected of being involved in a money laundering case. Alwi said the 'police officer' also instructed the woman to surrender all her money for auditing purposes and assured her that it would be returned once the investigation was completed. He said the suspect also threatened the woman, warning that a warrant for her arrest would be issued if she failed to comply. 'Out of fear, the victim then made 26 online fund transfers into five different bank accounts provided by the suspect between June 26 and June 30, amounting to RM1.24 million. 'The woman only began to suspect she had been duped after sharing her predicament with family members, who told her it was a scam. 'She then lodged a police report to enable an investigation to be carried out,' Alwi said. He added that further investigations are under way, including efforts to trace the syndicate's network. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
MEX II highway probe: 61 witnesses called in RM32m graft case
KOTA BHARU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has recorded statements from 61 witnesses as part of its ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities in the Maju Expressway (MEX II) extension project. Chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the progress, noting that all witnesses were interviewed recently. Azam stated that the value of confiscated assets linked to a Tan Sri suspect remains unchanged from earlier reports. He has directed investigators to wrap up the case within two months. 'I believe the investigation papers will be completed sooner and submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor,' he said during a press conference after the Kelantan MACC director handover ceremony. On May 29, MACC seized luxury vehicles, jewelry, designer bags, and cash totaling RM32 million from the Tan Sri's residences in Kuala Lumpur. The probe focuses on false claims and misuse of loan bonds for the Klang Valley highway project. The 18km MEX II, initiated in 2016 with a 2019 completion target, aims to link Putrajaya and KLIA. Works Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi recently acknowledged delays attributed to financial issues, with the government engaging stakeholders to resolve them. - Bernama
