Police have yet to find any evidence that MACC had pointed a gun at businessperson Albert Tei and his wife during their raid on the couple's residence in Puchong, Selangor, last month.
This is according to Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar, who reportedly cited police preliminary findings after investigators recorded statements from all MACC officers and personnel involved in the operation, and Tei's wife Lee Pei Rie.
"Several witnesses have been called to record their statements to assist in the investigation, but I cannot disclose the number at this time. Please give the police time to complete the investigation," he said, as quoted by Bernama.
The police chief reportedly revealed the investigation update during a press conference in Shah Alam earlier today.
"Only the complainant’s family members have yet to have their statements recorded, as they are believed to be outside of the area following the incident, but they have committed to coming forward when called," Shazeli said.
He said the investigation was being conducted thoroughly and advised the public not to speculate in ways that could interfere with the course of the probe.
He said police had also obtained closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the residence involved, as well as recordings of telephone conversations, which have been submitted to the forensics unit for further examination and analysis.
However, Shazeli declined to disclose the number of CCTV recordings obtained, citing the ongoing investigation.
"The recordings do exist, but I cannot reveal them at this time. We will also recall the complainant, Tei’s wife, to obtain further evidence," he said.
According to Bernama, it was previously reported that the MACC officers who conducted the raid at Tei’s residence were equipped with body-worn cameras and other recording devices.
Earlier today, Shazeli, in a statement, announced that police have opened an inquiry paper to investigate Lee's claim, with the promise of a thorough probe.
Heavy-handed raid questioned
On Nov 28, it was reported that MACC officers raided Tei's residence, where they arrested the businessperson and carried out a search on the premises.
His wife later raised concerns over the manner of the operation, claiming that the raiding party had barged into their home through the main door before several of them put handcuffs on Tei.
One of them also allegedly pointed a gun at Tei from a distance.
Once the officers were settled with Tei, Lee alleged that her other family members were instructed to move to another corner.
Subsequently, she claimed that the officers confiscated their mobile phones, including the children’s, purportedly to delete videos and images from the devices. - Mkini
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