Anwar cleared in probe into alleged foreign bank accounts, says MACC

 

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) says a probe into Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over allegations that he had 20 foreign bank accounts, including in Israel, found no evidence of any wrongdoing. - BERNAMA pic

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) says a probe into Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over allegations that he had 20 foreign bank accounts, including in Israel, found no evidence of any wrongdoing.

MACC said the probe was initiated by its predecessor, the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA), in 1999, and was completed in 2022.

It said it was aware of a viral TikTok video on the claims, which referenced a 2013 parliamentary session.

MACC said it found no evidence to link Anwar to any criminal offence of corruption or abuse of power.

In a statement, it said the findings were also stated in a 2009 sworn statement by former ACA investigations director Datuk Abdul Razak Idris.

"For the record, WikiLeaks also denied publishing any list of Datuk Seri Anwar's bank accounts as claimed in Parliament."

It added this was reported in a 2018 article by Harian Metro.

"We remind all parties against speculation that could mislead the public or tarnish the reputation of any person without valid grounds.

"The MACC is committed to conducting investigations independently, transparently and with integrity, in line with the country's laws." - NST