Ismail Sabri back at MACC to provide statement

Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the MACC headquarters to continue giving his statement in an investigation into a corruption and money laundering case linked to him.

The vehicle carrying the ninth prime minister arrived at 9.52am, marking his fourth appearance at the MACC headquarters.

The investigation focuses on funding sources and expenditures related to promotional and publicity activities of the Keluarga Malaysia programme during his tenure 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.

On March 3, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said Ismail is a suspect in the case, following the discovery of about RM170 million in various currencies and 16kg of gold bars in a “safehouse” during a raid.

The MACC also froze 13 bank accounts to assist in the investigation.

Ismail previously gave a statement to the MACC in January last year regarding the use of RM700 million for government publicity during his administration.

On Feb 10 this year, he submitted his asset declaration before his statement was recorded on Feb 19.

The Bera MP was initially scheduled to appear on March 5 to provide his statement but was unable to do so due to health issues and was issued a medical certificate.

He resumed giving his statement after his medical leave ended on March 12.

Earlier, the media reported that the MACC recorded statements from 32 witnesses and detained four of Ismail’s former aides in connection with the investigation.

- Bernama

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