MACC NAMES NAJIB’S SPY CHIEF HASANAH, 8 OTHERS AS SUSPECTS IN LATEST CASH SEIZURE: RM49 MILLION IN U.S. CURRENCY ‘SMUGGLED’ IN VIA KLIA JUST BEFORE GE14 – DOES THE MONEY STILL BELONG TO UMNO?

SOME US$12 million (RM49.5 million), believed to be funds misappropriated by the former government, was brought in through Kuala Lumpur International Airport just before the 14th general election, said MACC deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki.

Azam named Malaysia’s former spy chief, Hasanah Abdul Hamid, and eight others from the spy agency as suspects in this latest scandal unveiled by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.

Azam said the anti-graft agency seized US$6.3 million from several locations during a probe into alleged misappropriation of funds by former government intelligence officers.

The largest stash, US$4.07 million, was found in a rented condominium in Cyberjaya last night. -The Malaysian Insight

‘Spy probe’ – MACC seized US$6.3m, looking for another US$5m

MACC has seized a total of US$6.3 million in cash from several locations during their probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds by government intelligence officers, including the unit’s former chief Hasanah Abdul Hamid.

The largest stash, a total of US$4.07 million, was found in a rented condominium in Cyberjaya last night, shortly after the arrest of a businessperson in Kelantan.

MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Azam Baki said the commission is still looking for about US$5 million. The sum is believed to belong to the federal government.

Speaking to reporters in Putrajaya this afternoon, he said investigations revealed that a total of US$12 million was brought back into the country three months ago.

However, MACC has yet to ascertain what the money was for.

Azam also urged anyone, including civil servants, with information on the case or whereabouts of the remaining cash to come forward.

He promised that those who come forward would be placed under witness protection and this includes those who might have the money in their keeping.  – Mkini

MACC expected to reveal millions in US dollars seized at presser

The bundles of US currency presented at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today. Some US$12 million was seized at various locations by the anti-graft agency. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, August 30, 2018.

MACC has seized millions in US dollars following the arrest of intelligence officers, including the unit’s former chief Hasanah Abdul Hamid, claimed sources.

It is learned that MACC would reveal the haul during a special press conference at its headquarters this afternoon.

Sources told Malaysiakini that investigators learned about the existence of the cash and where it was stored after questioning those detained.

Yesterday, Hasanah, who was removed from her post after Pakatan Harapan came to power, was remanded for five days to facilitate investigations.

Hasanah and the other officers, who are still in service, are being investigated under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act for abuse of power or position for gratification.

According to a news report, MACC is reportedly looking into a possible link between the US$12 million allegedly misappropriated election funds and 1MDB.

The New Straits Times reported that the US$12 million (RM49.498 million at current rates) was brought in as cold hard cash through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport sometime in mid-April allegedly for the 14th general election.

Hasanah landed in the limelight in July when a letter she had penned to the CIA ahead of the May 9 general election was leaked.

The letter had sought US’ support even if BN wins the election with a single seat. – Mkini

– THE MALAYSIAN INSIGHT / Malaysiakini