The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 20 bank accounts and seized assets valued at RM3.1 million believed to be owned by Malaysian High Commission officials in Bangladesh.
Bernama, quoting a source, reported that the two officials were detained on allegations of aiding Bangladeshi nationals entering Malaysia.
The MACC detected a number of suspicious money transactions into the bank accounts of the two suspects and they have been ordered to return to Malaysia to assist in the investigation of the case.
The source added, more than 20 bank accounts involving related individuals and companies have been frozen. As of today, the freezing of accounts and the seizure of movable/immovable property involving the seizure of eight parcels of land, is estimated to amount to approximately RM3.1 million.
The two officers involved, a man and a woman respectively, were remanded for three days, starting from 18 to 20 April 2023 after Magistrate Irza Zulaikha Rohanuddin issued the order at the Putrajaya Magistrate’s Court, last Tuesday.
Meanwhile, MACC Chief Commissioner Azam Baki when contacted, confirmed the matter and informed that the investigation is being carried out in accordance with Section 17(a) of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering, Prevention of Terrorism Financing and Proceeds from Illegal Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA 2001).
“I do not rule out the possibility that there will be several other arrests that will be made after this,” he said.
He said MACC is also tracking an individual named Siti Liyana Sakijan to help in this investigation.
People who know or have information about the woman can contact investigating officer Jayaraj Rajan at 016-6371082.
