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Azmin pengkhianat Ali faces MACC probe for allegedly stashing RM300m overseas
KUALA LUMPUR, Oc 14, 2024: Former PKR deputy president and pengkhianat (political traitor) Azmin Ali is being probed by the Malaysian-Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly stashing RM300 million abroad.
If true and found guilty, that is the end of his political career and jail time awaits him.
No News Is Bad News reproduces two news reports on the probe on Azmin:
MACC To Probe Azmin Ali Overseas Stashed RM 300 Million Money
13 October, 2024
The Malaysian-Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) will investigate allegations that Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali stashed RM300 million abroad.
MACC chief commissioner said the anti-graft busters will look into all the reports received and act on it professionally.
“My statement is in response to media’s query on (Datuk) Lokman Noor Adam’s (Umno Supreme Council member) MACC report against a cabinet minister,“ she said in a statement today.
Lokman had lodged the MACC report based on bank documents that have been circulated online.
The investigation followed Lokman’s recent report that alleged there was a suspicious transaction between a certain construction company and a certain minister’s private bank account, referring to Azmin.
Lokman also alleged that there is an offshore account which was set up in 2012 with Azmin as its ultimate beneficiary.
The documents purportedly showed money paid by a government-linked company to the minister’s purported overseas bank account in 2017, prior to him joining the government.
Source : The Sun
MACC Seizes RM 5 Million After Raiding Safe House Linked To Azmin Ali
13 October, 2024
The walls are closing in on a tangled web of political connections, as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) intensifies its pursuit of high-profile individuals. The latest twist in this unfolding saga involves the shocking discovery of RM5 million during a raid on a secretive safe house believed to be part of an elaborate financial network connected to political elites.
Our source, a well-placed insider within the investigation, has confirmed that the focal point of this operation is none other than the former Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI), a certain individual closely tied to Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. Allegedly, this former COO is none other than Azmin Ali’s nephew, and the MACC is now sharpening its focus on how this individual’s actions may implicate Azmin himself in a wider web of corruption and financial misappropriation.
The Safe House and the Money Trail
The raid took place in the quiet confines of an affluent residential neighborhood, far from the public eye but well within the radar of MACC’s investigative team. According to sources, the RM5 million found was in crisp, unmarked bills, raising red flags over the origins of such a large sum of money. The house was reportedly used as a discreet location to store cash and documents, but more concerning is the indication that this may only be the tip of the iceberg.
The involvement of Azmin Ali’s nephew in this matter has been quietly speculated upon within political circles, but this is the first time any concrete action has been taken to investigate these rumors. The young man, who previously held the position of COO at MBI, is suspected of using his influence to facilitate shady dealings, possibly funneling funds to off-shore accounts or stashing them in hard-to-trace assets.
Azmin Ali’s Shadow Looms Large
The elephant in the room, of course, is Azmin Ali himself. A powerful political figure with deep-rooted influence, Azmin has so far managed to stay clear of direct allegations, despite numerous rumors swirling around his political and personal dealings. But with this latest development, the noose seems to be tightening.
According to our source, this raid is only part of a larger operation aimed at uncovering financial irregularities that could lead back to Azmin. The MACC, it seems, is not simply after the former COO but is more interested in establishing how high the corruption goes. With whispers of kickbacks, cronyism, and secret deals involving government contracts and state resources, the focus of investigators may soon turn toward the former Economic Affairs Minister himself.
But as always with the powerful, there is a concerted effort to keep the media spotlight at bay. Azmin’s camp has remained tight-lipped on the issue, refusing to comment on the raid or the allegations surrounding his nephew. Instead, the focus has been on diverting attention, as political distractions come into play. However, sources within MACC suggest that this investigation is far from over and that Azmin’s political opponents are already sharpening their knives.
The Road Ahead
What happens next will depend largely on the MACC’s ability to follow the money trail and uncover irrefutable evidence linking this cache of cash to any illicit activities. The former COO’s arrest may be imminent, but the real question is how much he is willing to reveal to protect himself—or whether he will take the fall to protect more prominent figures.
At this point, no official charges have been laid, and Azmin Ali remains publicly untouched by these revelations. However, with RM5 million now under the scrutiny of the MACC, the pressure is mounting. If the investigators can establish a clear link between the seized money and political figures, this could unravel one of the most significant corruption scandals in recent memory.
The Malaysian public, weary of corruption and political maneuvering, deserves the truth. The MACC has a heavy responsibility to see this investigation through without bowing to external pressures. Whether or not they can deliver justice will be the true test of their integrity in a system that has too often shielded the powerful from accountability.
Stay tuned. This story is only just beginning.
Source : Malaysia Today
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reportedly seized around RM5 million from a safe house linked to a prominent politician currently investigated for corruption.
Sinar Harian cited an anonymous MACC source saying that following an arrest of two suspects in a sand mining concession case, one of them revealed a location where the alleged criminal proceeds were being stored.
A raid last night found around S$1,529,000 (RM5 million), said to be used by the politician for their political campaigns.
“The money has been seized by the MACC for further investigation,” the source was quoted saying.
“It is believed that the money was given by an individual whose identity has not yet been identified and was kept by this businessman under the instructions of the influential politician.”
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has reportedly confirmed the matter.
Earlier, Sinar Harian also reported that a former Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) senior executive was among the two individuals arrested by MACC in an investigation into a sand mining concession granted by a subsidiary of the state investment arm.
The other one was said to be a businessman linked to a prominent and influential Opposition leader in Selangor.
Update:
Malaysia
'Prominent' politician will be called in when time is right, says MACC
15 witnesses have been called so far to facilitate investigations.
Updated 2 hours ago · Published on 14 Oct 2024 12:52PM
MACC did not reveal the name of the politician yet - October 14, 2024
by Jason Santos
THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has not ruled out the involvement of a prominent politician as it widens its probe into Menteri Besar Incoporated (MBI Selangor).
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki did not deny the involvement of the politician and that 15 witnesses had so far been called in to facilitate the investigation.
The investigation concerns sand mining concessions managed by the state's investment arm.
"I can’t reveal the name of the politician. He will be called when the time is right.
"We need to gather all the evidence and verify them first, before making the call,” he said when approached by reporters in Kota Kinabalu, today.
Azam said 15 witnesses have been called and more will likely be called to assist in the investigation.
Azam also clarified that four individuals – three men and a woman – have been arrested in connection with the case so far.
Of the four, only one remains in custody following raids conducted at various locations on Saturday and last night, he said.
One of the suspects, a 45-year-old man who used to work in MBI was released after being detained for a day due to health complications related to prostate cancer.
A 43-year-old driver was also released after three days in custody, while a 46-year-old woman, who previously served as a finance officer at a company linked to MBI, was freed after a similar three-day remand.
The remaining suspect in custody, a man in his 40s, was remanded on October 10, with his detention extended until October 15.
MACC uncovered SGD1.529 million (around RM5 million) in what has been described as a "safe house."
This discovery led investigators to two additional “safehouses” located around Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley and Selangor in several raids conducted on Saturday and Sunday.
"At one of the sites, we found approximately RM243,000, and at another, an office we uncovered RM78,000," Azam revealed.
Azam said MACC discovered some funds had been invested in Singapore while more could be hidden in other possible safehouses or banks.
"We are still following the money trail, and additional arrests or witnesses may be called as the investigation expands," he said.
The MACC is pursuing the case under both the Anti-Money Laundering Act and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Act. - October 14, 2024
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