The MACC confirmed it has received several documents and videos from former economy minister Rafizi Ramli to assist in investigations into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation involving government contracts worth nearly RM1.1 billion.
MACC Investigation Division senior director Hafaz Nazar said Rafizi arrived with five lawyers and handed over printed documents and video recordings on a USB flash drive, believed to be related to Arm Limited UK.
"The documents were surrendered voluntarily to assist in the investigation being conducted against him (Rafizi)," he said in a statement today.
Hafaz added that the MACC also recorded additional statements from Rafizi, and the process ended at 1.30pm.
Earlier, the Pandan MP arrived at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya at about 10am to continue giving his statement regarding the case.
Previously, Rafizi was called to give statements over four days to assist investigations into an investment case involving a strategic semiconductor industry cooperation agreement between the Economy Ministry and Arm Limited, a company based in the United Kingdom.
To date, 22 witnesses have been called to assist in the investigation, including political analyst and Rafizi’s former aide James Chai. Two more witnesses, one in Taiwan and one in Malaysia, are expected to be called.
The graft buster opened an investigation paper on Feb 16 after receiving complaints from three NGOs who alleged the project agreement was rushed and biased, and could have a financial impact on the government.
The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009.
- Bernama
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