DAP chairperson Gobind Singh Deo is set to raise the arrest of businessperson Albert Tei at Friday’s cabinet meeting, following sharply conflicting accounts from Tei’s wife and the MACC.
The digital minister highlighted that Tei’s wife, Lee Pei Rie, lodged a police report containing multiple allegations about how her husband was detained.
She claimed that a gun was pointed at both her and Tei when a team of MACC officers, wearing vests and balaclavas, raided their residence in Puchong, Selangor, last Friday.
“MACC has fully denied these allegations and also filed a police report to allow for further investigation.
“When there are two differing versions, it is important for the police to investigate thoroughly,” Gobind told Malaysiakini.
He said the fastest way to resolve the dispute is to review the CCTV footage recorded at the time of the arrest.
“If there is a request for the footage to be handed over to lawyers or the police for fact verification, it is a reasonable request. This issue comes back to the principle of transparency, and if the MACC denies the allegations, such a denial should be supported with evidence.
“CCTV footage is the most important proof to determine which version is correct. When there is a dispute, visual evidence like CCTV is the most objective way to resolve the matter,” he added.
Saifuddin’s authority
Gobind noted that the authority to release the footage lies with the Home Ministry, and he pledged to bring the matter to Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail’s attention.
“This issue needs to be handled carefully because it involves public perception of the integrity of enforcement agencies.
“The government has a responsibility to ensure the investigation process is conducted transparently without undermining public trust.
“Any doubts regarding detention procedures must be addressed promptly to prevent prolonged speculation,” Gobind added.
MACC officers’ conduct in question
In her police report, Lee expressed concern for her husband’s safety and urged an investigation into the conduct of certain MACC officers during the raid.
She claimed that one officer aimed a gun at her after discovering she was recording the raid on her phone.
The officer allegedly seized not only her phone but also the phones of others in the house before deleting the videos on the devices.
Lee further alleged that the MACC officers scanned her house using an electronic device.
However, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki denied that his officers brandished weapons during Tei’s arrest, asserting that the arrest was conducted in line with established procedures. - Mkini
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