PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and several government agencies have raided the premises of i-Serve Online Mall Sdn Bhd and its related affiliates in their probe into possible money laundering and related financial offences.
In a statement, BNM said documents were seized from 22 premises linked to i-Serve Online Mall and its related affiliates located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor as part of a joint investigation by the agencies.
“The raids resulted in the freezing of 45 bank accounts in seven banks and seizing of cash, totalling RM118.7 million,” it said.
According to The Edge, i-Serve Online Mall claimed it started out by providing smart card solutions and software development before creating kiosks for brands such as Nokia and AirAsia. It then went on to develop numerous mobile apps.
BNM said the joint enforcement action was coordinated by the National Anti-Financial Crime Centre with BNM as the lead agency. Others involved were the Securities Commission Malaysia, Companies Commission Malaysia, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, the police and CyberSecurity Malaysia.
It said i-Serve Online Mall was being investigated under the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA) and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla).
“Members of the public are advised that under Section 137(1) of the FSA, it is an offence for any person to accept deposits without a licence. Investigations for money laundering offences will also be undertaken under Amla,” it said.
If found guilty, the person may be fined not less than five times the sum or value of the proceeds of unlawful activities at the time the offence was committed or RM5 million, whichever is higher, and imprisonment not exceeding 15 years.
“As a safeguard, members of the public are reminded to only place deposits or invest with parties licensed or registered by the relevant authorities,” it said.
BNM advised the public who are aware or have been approached with such investment opportunities to report the matter to BNM at 03-2691 0824 or to the SC at 03-6204 8999. - FMT
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