The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) must probe reports that a part of the funds raised by the family of the four former Abu Sayyaf hostages did not reach the militant group, said DAP.
This after The Manila Times quoted unnamed sources as saying that only RM8.8 million allegedly reached the Abu Sayyaf, despite the family raising RM12 million to secure the release of the four Sarawakians.
The Malaysian government, however, said the RM12 million was given to a religiously-sanctioned and legally-endorsed charity in the Philippines, and was not used as ransom money.
"Is the allegation (in The Manila Times) true? The DAP seeks thorough investigation as to where the rest of the RM3.2 million went to," Sabah DAP secretary Phoong Jin Zhe said in a statement.
"Every single Malaysian, especially the families of the hostages, would like to know the answer.
"If this allegation is real, action must be taken against the officers who had allegedly taken the money. This act must be strongly condemned," he said.
According to The Manila Times, the sources claimed the RM3.2 million may have been shared by Malaysian and Filipino officers involved in the case.
Last week, the families of the hostages, released after 67 days in captivity, said they raised RM12 million through asset sales and public donation.
The money was passed to Special Branch officers for the purpose of ransom, the families said.
Inspector-general of police Khalid Abu Bakar denied this, while Home Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said no ransom was paid.
Khalid also said there would be no inquiry into the RM12 million allegedly passed to Special Branch officers. - Mkini
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