KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to summon a former prime minister and two aides as part of its investigation into three separate cases involving alleged misappropriation of funds.
According to an anonymous source who spoke to news portal FMT, the aides are associated with two different former prime ministers.
The investigations will delve into the wealth supposedly amassed by the wife and children of one of the former leaders, a petroleum company's activities, and expenditures related to advertising.
"This week, the three individuals will be called in for questioning," stated the source to the local news portal.
Earlier today, Utusan Malaysia reported that a Member of Parliament from an east coast state and his aide are also expected to be summoned to assist in an investigation under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Amla) and the MACC Act 2009.
The report suggested that one of these individuals had purportedly awarded public-funded projects during his tenure.
These inquiries follow the MACC's ongoing investigation into former finance minister Tun Daim Zainuddin.
Daim is facing allegations of corruption and money laundering, with the 60-storey Ilham Tower in Kuala Lumpur, reportedly linked to him and his family, seized in connection with the probe.
Daim vehemently denies any wrongdoing or corruption and has criticised Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the MACC, characterising their actions as a "witch-hunt" against him and his family.
Meanwhile, earlier today, former prime minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reported as saying that he had not received any notice from the national graft-buster over any investigation.
"I have yet to receive (a call)... maybe today is a holiday," he said.