KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) expects more arrests related to a multimillion-ringgit corruption scandal involving Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI).
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki clarified that contrary to earlier reports, four individuals — three men and one woman — had been taken into custody.
"The total number of arrests so far is four. So, it's three men and one woman. Only one person is under remand.
"One person is being remanded from Oct 10 until Oct 15. This is connected to a company director," he told the media after officiating at the Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption (KITA) Convention 2024 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here.
He said another man, a 45-year-old former MBI employee, was detained for only one night due to his prostate cancer condition.
The third person is a 43-year-old driver, and the fourth is a 46-year-old former finance officer involved in the sand concession case. Both were remanded for three days.
Azam said a politician was linked to the investigation, but did not disclose the name.
The politician will be summoned once investigators have gathered and verified all evidence, including documents and money. So far, around 15 witnesses have been called, with more expected.
Several investigation papers have been opened under the Anti-Corruption Act 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing Act 2001.
During a raid on Saturday, MACC discovered SGD1.529 million in a location referred to as a "safe house".
Azam said searches were conducted in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, and more details are expected as the investigation progresses.
"There were earlier questions about whether there are other locations. The answer is, yes.
"My officers have found two additional safe houses where money was allegedly stored. One of them contained approximately SGD74,000, equivalent to RM243,000 as of now.
"In another office, about RM78,000 was found. We have also received information that some money has been invested in Singapore, and there may be other accounts in different banks."