Report: Counting of cash seized at Pavilion Residences still ongoing

The counting of cash in various currencies confiscated from the condominium units in Pavilion Residences last Friday has not been completed, inspector-general of police Mohamad Fuzi Harun was quoted as saying
by The Star today. 

According to a source, the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) started the counting process in the early morning of May 21.

While it is impossible to ascertain how much more cash has yet to be counted, the daily reported the CCID officers were still counting the seized items with assistance from other agencies, including the Bank Negara.

“It involves many different currencies so the process is very tedious. Police personnel must also record each banknote seized,” said a source.

Fuzi confirmed that more people will be called to give statements if the need arises.

Last Friday, police seized 72 bags of cash and jewellery and 284 boxes of designer bags from two condominium units linked to former prime minister Najib Razak in their probe into 1MDB.

Pavilion Residences was one of the six premises raided by the police. Police also raided Najib's residence at Jalan Langgak Duta and Seri Perdana.

Najib was reported to have lodged a police report claiming that those linked directly or indirectly to 1MDB funds abroad had made threats to his life and his family members. 

"We have and will always ensure the safety of all, including the former prime minister. If there is a need to increase security, then we will look into it,” responded Fuzi.

Malaysiakini is unable to independently verify The Star report. -Mkini