MACC submits probe papers
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has handed over investigation papers on SRC International and the RM2.6bil transferred to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s account to the Attorney-General.
Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Mohd Shukri Abdull said in a statement yesterday that more than 100 witnesses had given their statements during the investigation process, including the person who allegedly gave RM2.6bil to Najib.
Mohd Shukri said the commission had submitted two sets of papers on the SRC International to the Attorney-General yesterday.
SRC International Sdn Bhd, a former 1Malaysia Development Bhd subsidiary, is now owned by the Finance Ministry.
He said the day before, the MACC had revealed the findings of the investigation to a special independent panel, which comprised five members representing various independent bodies that had been monitoring the MACC’s investigation process with the exception of the Special Executive Committee on Corruption.
Mohd Shukri said the members comprised experts from the fields of law, banking, corporate and investigation.
The panel members were former Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan, former Court of Appeal Judge Datuk Mohd Noor Abdullah, former Bank Negara deputy governor Datuk Zamani Abdul Ghani, former Bar Council president Lim Chee Wee and lawyer Datuk Zuraidah Atan.
“The panel members also expressed suggestions and constructive views to the MACC.
“The MACC is satisfied with the explanations obtained, although there were many challenges and obstacles faced by the MACC,” he said.
On the RM2.6bil donation probe, Mohd Shukri said the MACC had submitted a paper on the probe.
The probe involving witnesses within Malaysia and from the person claimed to have donated the money had been completed.
However, Mohd Shukri said the MACC had yet to complete its investigation relating to the documents and statements involving several financial institutions overseas.
“These documents and statements can only be obtained through the process of Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) because it is related to a country’s banking provisions under the law,” he said.
Mohd Shukri added that the MLA process could only be issued with the consent and the approval of the Attorney-General as stated under international law.
“The MACC has made a request under the MLA to the Attorney-General’s Chambers to obtain the documents and statements mentioned,” he said.
He also said the MACC was confident that the Attorney-General in his capacity as public prosecutor would come to a decision professionally.
