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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Court to hear MACC's RM169m forfeiture bid linked to Ismail Sabri on Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Sessions Court here today set Oct 1 to hear the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) application to forfeit over RM169 million in cash allegedly belonging to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Judge Suzana Hussin fixed the date after lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Ismail and his former political secretary Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus as respondents, informed the court that more time was needed to review and respond to the application. The court also ordered the defence to file its affidavit in reply on or before Aug 13, while MACC must file a counter-affidavit on or before Sept 3. The proceedings were attended by Deputy Public Prosecutors Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi, as well as lawyer Ragunath Kesavan, who also appeared for Ismail and Mohammad Anuar. MACC is seeking a court order to forfeit the seized funds from Mohammad Anuar to the Malaysian Government. The funds sought to be forfeited include RM14,772,150; SGD6,132,350 (Singapore dollars); USD1,461,400; CHF3 million (Swiss francs); EUR12,164,150; JPY363,000,000 (Japanese yen); GBP50,250; NZD44,600; AED34,750,000 (UAE dirhams) and AUD352,850. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 after the commission was satisfied that the money held by Mohammad Anuar belonged to Ismail Sabri and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. On July 3, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said at a press conference that the anti-graft body would apply to the court to forfeit seized assets amounting to RM170 million. Previously, Ismail Sabri had been summoned several times to record statements with regard to the declaration of assets he made to the MACC. MACC had also seized RM170 million in cash in various foreign currencies, as well as 16 kilogrammes of pure gold bars estimated to be worth RM7 million, in connection with the corruption and money laundering investigation involving the Bera MP. The seizure was made during raids on residences and offices believed to be used as 'safe houses' following investigations into four senior officers of Ismail Sabri who were arrested in February. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Court to hear govt's bid to forfeit RM169mil in cash linked to Ismail Sabri
Lawyers representing former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his former political secretary informed the court that they intended to respond to the forfeiture application. KUALA LUMPUR : The sessions court here has fixed Oct 1 to hear the government's application to forfeit cash seized from a safe house allegedly linked to former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Judge Suzana Hussin set the date during case management today after lawyers representing Ismail and his former political secretary, Anuar Yunus, informed the court that they intended to respond to the forfeiture application. Lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad told the court that they needed three weeks to file a reply. Suzana then directed the lawyers to submit their affidavits by Aug 13, with the prosecution to respond by Sept 3. Ragunath Kesavan also appeared for Ismail Sabri and Anuar, while deputy public prosecutors Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi represented the government. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is seeking a court order to forfeit cash seized from Anuar for the government, including RM14,772,150, S$6,132,350, US$1,461,400, three million Swiss francs, 12,164,150 euros, 363,000,000 yen, 50,250 pounds, NZ$44,600, A$352,850 and 34,750,000 Emirati dirham. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 after the agency was satisfied that the money kept by Anuar belonged to Ismail and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the Act.
Free Malaysia Today
15-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Ex-PAS rep's wife loses appeal over seized Proton X70
The three-member Court of Appeal panel unanimously ruled that the prosecution proved on a balance of probabilities that the Proton X70 registered under Aida Tengah was linked to offences under the Penal Code. PUTRAJAYA : The Court of Appeal today dismissed a bid by the wife of a former Terengganu assemblyman from PAS to overturn a lower courts' decision to forfeit her Proton X70. The panel of three judges unanimously ruled that the prosecution had proven on a balance of probabilities that the sports utility vehicle registered under Aida Tengah, 49, was linked to offences under Section 409 and Section 165 of the Penal Code. Section 409 relates to criminal breach of trust while Section 165 concerns a public servant obtaining valuable items from individuals with whom they have official dealings. Aida is the wife of former Ladang assemblyman Tengku Hassan Tengku Omar. He was then the chairman of the Terengganu Foundation investment committee and the state executive councillor for trade, industry, regional development and well-being. Justice Ahmad Fairuz Zainol Abidin said with regard to Section 409, it was clear from the prosecution's arguments, based on a balance of probabilities, that Abdul Ahad Khan, a board member of Hygenia Sdn Bhd, had misappropriated RM3.875 million from the company's funds for personal interest and used RM115,000 from the proceeds to purchase the SUV which was registered in the appellant's name. 'As for the offence under Section 165, it is clear that the appellant's husband was a public servant and chairman of the investment committee when Abdul Ahad had official dealings with him,' the judge said. The prosecution had previously submitted that it had consent to prosecute Abdul Ahad, who is missing. On March 14, 2024, the Kuala Terengganu High Court dismissed Aida's appeal against a sessions court ruling on May 5, 2023 which ordered the forfeiture of the vehicle to the government. The three-bench panel was led by Justice Zaidi Ibrahim, sitting with Justices Ahmad Fairuz and Azman Abdullah. Deputy public prosecutors Farah Yasmin Salleh and Ashraf Tahir appeared for the prosecution, while Aida was represented by Awang Armadajaya Awang Mahmud. Aida, however, did not attend the proceeding today due to a health condition.
Malay Mail
11-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
MACC going after RM3b assets tied to Daim across 11 countries including UK and Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has moved to seize and forfeit assets exceeding RM3 billion linked to the late Tun Daim Zainuddin, his family, and associates. The commission said the action, led by its Special Operations Division, targets high-value assets in 11 countries including the United Kingdom, United States, and Switzerland. Investigators identified properties, investments and bank accounts in offshore locations such as the British Virgin Islands, Jersey, and the Cayman Islands. A restraining order was obtained on June 3 against seven assets in the UK, estimated at RM758 million, it said. MACC is now working through the Attorney General's Chambers to secure mutual legal assistance from UK authorities. In Jersey, MACC is seeking court orders over four bank and investment accounts worth RM1.15 billion. Singapore authorities are also involved, as MACC is working to freeze 12 accounts there valued at RM540 million. Locally, MACC said it has seized Kuala Lumpur's Ilham Tower in June and filed for forfeiture without prosecution later that month. Statements have been recorded from Daim's widow Toh Puan Na'imah Khalid and their son Muhammed Amir Zainuddin. Another son, Muhammed Amin Zainuddin, will be interviewed in the UK in relation to the same investigation. MACC has also issued asset declaration notices to 22 individuals linked to Daim's close circle under Section 36(1) of the MACC Act. The commission said the operation demonstrates its legal duty to tackle corruption and abuse of power without political interference.
Malay Mail
08-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
MACC moves to seize RM169m in cash tied to Ismail Sabri and ex-aide
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 —The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has filed an application to forfeit over RM169 million in cash belonging to former prime minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. MACC, represented by the deputy public prosecutor as the applicant, filed the application at the Sessions Court here naming Ismail Sabri's former political secretary Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus and the former prime minister himself as first and second respondents. In the application, the commission is seeking a court order to forfeit cash seized from the first respondent for the Malaysian government, including RM14,772,150 in Malaysian currency; SG$6,132,350 in Singapore Dollars, US$1,461,400 in US Dollars, CHF 3 million in Swiss Francs, 12,164,150 in Euros, JPY363,000,000 in Japanese Yen, £50,250 in British Pound, NZ$44,600 in New Zealand Dollars, AED34,750,000 in Emirati Dirham, and A$352,850 in Australian Dollars. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 after the commission was satisfied that the money kept by Mohammad Anuar belonged to Ismail Sabri and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. The commission also applied for other court orders deemed suitable by the court. — Bernama
