THE Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently looking over numerous important documents, including those about Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob's assets, as part of its corruption and money laundering investigation.
According to reports in Berita Harian, it is learnt that some of the documents being examined are related to the assets that the Bera member of parliament declared on February 10. Investigators are also checking documents about procurement processes and specific approvals.
Additionally, Ismail Sabri needs to verify all these documents.
A source mentioned that the finding of a large amount of cash has led to a deeper investigation into the documents.
"This is one reason why Ismail Sabri has been called in for questioning over several days, as MACC officers need to look through hundreds of documents for the investigation, including the asset declarations he recently submitted," the source told Berita Harian.
"Regarding the asset seizures, MACC is working to justify the large amount of cash and valuable items that were found," the source added.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that his team is reviewing several documents related to the investigation but did not provide more details.
Yesterday, Ismail Sabri was at the MACC headquarters, where he was questioned for at least five hours by investigators, after having postponed the session multiple times due to health issues.
He is continuing to give his statement today about the corruption and money laundering case connected to him.
In a press conference last week, MACC officials announced the discovery of cash in different currencies and gold bars, amounting to RM177 million.
This information came after a series of raids at three locations, including a "safe house" in the capital, which is believed to be linked to the investigation. – March 14, 2025
