6 arrested in Tawau for money laundering, RM1.4mil in cash seized

 

Telephones, documents, files and RM1,412,932 in cash were seized in the raids on nine business premises and residences in Tawau. (Facebook pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

Six people, including a husband and wife and an Indonesian man, have been arrested in Tawau, Sabah, for suspected involvement in money laundering activities, says Eastern Sabah Security Command (Esscom) commander Victor B Sanjos.

Berita Harian reported Sanjos as saying the integrated operation, with the help of the Inland Revenue Board and police, saw raids on nine business premises and residences in the district.

“Six suspects were arrested, comprising four men and two women, aged between 40 and 47.

During the raids, RM1,412,932 in cash was also seized, together with telephones, documents and files related to the illegal activities,

 he said in a statement today.

Sanjos said all the suspects have been arrested for investigation under the Income Tax Act 1967 and Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

He said Esscom will step up integrated operations in other districts in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone to curb cross-border crimes. - FMT