Former Felda chairperson Isa Samad is a suspect in the purchase of two hotels by Felda Investment Corporation (FIC), confirmed MACC today.
MACC deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki said this in rebutting Isa's lawyer K Kumaraendran who argued that Isa was remanded as a witness, and not a suspect.
"I think some people might need to do some criminal study here. When we arrest and remand a person, that shows he is under investigation," said Azam when met at Putrajaya.
"If you have been arrested, you are my suspect," he said.
He added that MACC was still in the process of completing investigations into the purchase of hotels by FIC in London and Kuching.
On Aug 15, Isa was arrested under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009, which deals with the receiving of gratification.
Following his arrest, the agency had reportedly raided his houses and offices, and seized RM100,000 in cash from his safe at home.
Isa was released yesterday on RM150,000 bail after a five-day remand.
Kumaraendran stressed that Isa was only detained to assist in the investigation and not as a suspect in the case.
“He may be called back as a witness if anybody is charged,” the lawyer had said. - Mkini
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