KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has found more cash amounting to over RM320,000 and anticipates more arrests in its investigation into a multi-million ringgit corruption case involving Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI).
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said contrary to earlier reports, only four individuals had been taken into custody — three men and a woman.
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He said only one person was held in remand.
"One individual is being remanded from the 10th and will be held until the 15th of the month. This is connected to a company director," he said after officiating the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption Convention 2024 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here.
He said another man, a 45-year-old former MBI employee, was detained for only a night due to his prostate cancer condition.
A 43-year-old driver and a 46-year-old former finance officer were remanded for three days and have been released. The suspects were allegedly involved in a sand-mining concession case linked to MBI.
Azam confirmed that a politician was linked to the investigation, but did not disclose a name.
The politician will be summoned once investigators have gathered and verified evidence, including documents and money. So far, around 15 witnesses have been called up, 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, the MACC discovered S$1.529 million in a location referred to as a "safe house".
Other premises were searched 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," Azam said.
"My officers have searched and found two additional 'safe houses' where money was allegedly stored. One of them contained approximately S$74,000, or equivalent to RM243,000 as of now.
"In another office, about RM78,000 was found. We have also received information that some money had been invested in Singapore, and there may be other accounts in different banks," he added, hinting at further discoveries from other "safe houses".