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Malaysia anti-corruption agency probes $13 million in luxury overseas assets linked to 1MDB
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Malaysia anti-corruption agency probes $13 million in luxury overseas assets linked to 1MDB

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is summoning individuals linked to the ownership and transfer of luxury overseas properties worth $13 million.
  • The properties are believed to be proceeds from illegal activities related to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.
  • The agency is cooperating with international partners, including the FBI, to investigate and recover the assets.

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) is set to summon several individuals in connection with the ownership and transfer of luxury overseas properties valued at approximately RM59 million (US$13 million). These assets are suspected to be the result of illegal activities involving funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

The investigation, initiated by the Special Operations Division on June 15, encompasses all aspects, including corruption, abuse of power, money laundering, and asset recovery. SPRM Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd. Halim Aman stated that anyone relevant to the investigation will be called in to provide statements.

Anyone will be summoned if they have a connection and relevance to the investigation process. We will conduct a thorough investigation, from top to bottom, covering all related aspects

— Datuk Seri Abd. Halim AmanThe SPRM Chief Commissioner outlined the agency's approach to the investigation.

"Anyone will be summoned if they have a connection and relevance to the investigation process. We will conduct a thorough investigation, from top to bottom, covering all related aspects," he said at a press conference. He added that the investigation is in its early stages, with several aspects requiring further scrutiny and review.

we hope to obtain the necessary information related to the properties

— Datuk Seri Abd. Halim AmanReferring to the expected outcome of cooperation with international partners like the FBI.

The SPRM will collaborate with domestic and international counterparts, specifically mentioning the FBI in the United States as a key strategic partner for obtaining information on the properties. While SPRM and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have distinct jurisdictions, cooperation is possible if needed. The focus remains on identifying elements of corruption, abuse of power, or money laundering related to the assets.

This development follows a denial by the wife of the former Prime Minister, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, on June 14, who vehemently refuted allegations linking her to the purchase, financing, or ownership of a US$13 million luxury property, stating she never facilitated any property transactions for her son-in-law.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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