Wednesday, February 01, 2023

MACC confirms Bersatu’s accounts frozen over money-laundering probe


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MACC confirms Bersatu’s accounts frozen over money-laundering probe




The logo of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia is seen in this file picture taken December 27, 2018. — Picture by Ahmad Zamzahuri

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023 5:24 PM MYT



KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen Parti Bersatu Pribumi Malaysia’s party accounts, its chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed today.

National news agency Bernama quoted Azam as saying that two party accounts had been frozen two weeks ago to facilitate investigations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.


He also said that witnesses would be summoned to assist with investigations related to the ongoing probe.

When contacted, Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu confirmed the matter to Malay Mail, adding that the party planned to cooperate fully with the MACC investigation.


“I confirm that the party's account was indeed frozen by the MACC.


“The MACC officers had visited the party's headquarters and done their due diligence.

“The freezing was done in the course of investigations.

“The party has given their full cooperation to MACC on this matter and hopes that the rule of law will prevail.”

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2 comments:

  1. Bersatu has grown very rich , very fast.

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    1. Perhaps but will there really be some real investigation?

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