Press release by Dato Seri G.Gnanaraja, Dato Geethanjali G
kualalumpurpost.net
We have received calls and messages asking us about certain allegations made against us at a press conference earlier today conducted by Datuk Seri S Vell Paari (“DSVP”) and Datuk R Ramanan (“DRR”). We are told that DSVP and DRR made allegations to the effect that we had cheated hundreds of investors out of a total sum of RM2.2 million.
We would like to lay out some brief facts and points:
1. There is absolutely no truth in those allegations. We did not cheat and had never been part of such cheating. We consider such allegations to be defamatory.
2. We were not aware earlier, but we came to know later, that in fact a company named Venus had (without our consent or even knowledge) made an appeal on the internet for “investments” to be deposited into the bank account of Yayasan Usaha Ventures Malaysia (Malaysia Ventures Entreprenuer Foundation) (“Yayasan”).
3. When we discovered that there were deposits, we checked; in the event, in trying to ensure that all moneys comprised in to be RM2.2 million amount (this is a total amount which we are also in the process of verifying) were returned to the proper person who made the deposit, we dealt with the lawyers of Venus (a well known law firm based in Kuala Lumpur). Among other things, as recently as 18 November 2016, our lawyers wrote to that law firm seeking a list of the depositors.
4. Our lawyers also made it clear that Yayasan has the funds and is ready to return the RM2.2 million in full; we needed the list of depositors to ensure full and proper return of all those moneys. Our lawyers emphasised the need for this, or else it may be necessary to resort to Court proceedings to ensure that the deposit of each genuine investor is fully returned.
5. However, to date, there has been no response by that law firm.
6. We have also promptly sought the assistance of the bank, and are awaiting information from the bank.
7. Last evening, we became aware for the first time that the press conference was planned by DSVP and DRR, when we saw a WhatsApp message publicising it. The message also clearly stated the names of DSVP and DRR.
8. Immediately, our lawyers wrote to DSVP and DRR, as well as to Michael Murthy (whose name appeared in the message as a person to contact). Our lawyer’s letter pointed out that such allegations are defamatory and urged them not to proceed. Following our lawyer’s letter, DSVP and DRR, separately, called our lawyer before the 11am press conference – this shows that they had received and were fully aware of our objections. Nonetheless, they proceeded with the press conference.
9. In fact, when DRR spoke to our lawyer, he named as his lawyer the same law firm as Venus’ lawyer. Later, when our lawyer sought to verify this, that lawyer said that so far his law firm had not been so appointed.
10. At this time, we are not certain what is motivating DSVP or DRR or any third party involved in those very serious and, we emphasise, defamatory allegations. We have instructed our lawyers to advise and take the necessary Court proceedings. We want to be clear also that we also reserve the right to sue any other person if the defamatory statements are circulated or published, including in any report in the media or in any internet posting.
11. Whilst we reserve all our rights against DSVP, DRR and all other persons involved in any way, we would like to assure all genuine investors who answered Venus’ call to deposit money in Yayasan’s account that we had been taking steps and we are still doing all we can do, to ensure that the RM 2.2 million (or whatever is the proper amount) is not only returned but also returned in full to the proper and correct person.
Dato Sri G.Gnanaraja
Dato Geethanjali G
26 November 2016
Read more http://www.kualalumpurpost.net/press-release-by-dato-seri-g-gnanaraja-dato-geethanjali-g/
We have received calls and messages asking us about certain allegations made against us at a press conference earlier today conducted by Datuk Seri S Vell Paari (“DSVP”) and Datuk R Ramanan (“DRR”). We are told that DSVP and DRR made allegations to the effect that we had cheated hundreds of investors out of a total sum of RM2.2 million.
We would like to lay out some brief facts and points:
1. There is absolutely no truth in those allegations. We did not cheat and had never been part of such cheating. We consider such allegations to be defamatory.
2. We were not aware earlier, but we came to know later, that in fact a company named Venus had (without our consent or even knowledge) made an appeal on the internet for “investments” to be deposited into the bank account of Yayasan Usaha Ventures Malaysia (Malaysia Ventures Entreprenuer Foundation) (“Yayasan”).
3. When we discovered that there were deposits, we checked; in the event, in trying to ensure that all moneys comprised in to be RM2.2 million amount (this is a total amount which we are also in the process of verifying) were returned to the proper person who made the deposit, we dealt with the lawyers of Venus (a well known law firm based in Kuala Lumpur). Among other things, as recently as 18 November 2016, our lawyers wrote to that law firm seeking a list of the depositors.
4. Our lawyers also made it clear that Yayasan has the funds and is ready to return the RM2.2 million in full; we needed the list of depositors to ensure full and proper return of all those moneys. Our lawyers emphasised the need for this, or else it may be necessary to resort to Court proceedings to ensure that the deposit of each genuine investor is fully returned.
5. However, to date, there has been no response by that law firm.
6. We have also promptly sought the assistance of the bank, and are awaiting information from the bank.
7. Last evening, we became aware for the first time that the press conference was planned by DSVP and DRR, when we saw a WhatsApp message publicising it. The message also clearly stated the names of DSVP and DRR.
8. Immediately, our lawyers wrote to DSVP and DRR, as well as to Michael Murthy (whose name appeared in the message as a person to contact). Our lawyer’s letter pointed out that such allegations are defamatory and urged them not to proceed. Following our lawyer’s letter, DSVP and DRR, separately, called our lawyer before the 11am press conference – this shows that they had received and were fully aware of our objections. Nonetheless, they proceeded with the press conference.
9. In fact, when DRR spoke to our lawyer, he named as his lawyer the same law firm as Venus’ lawyer. Later, when our lawyer sought to verify this, that lawyer said that so far his law firm had not been so appointed.
10. At this time, we are not certain what is motivating DSVP or DRR or any third party involved in those very serious and, we emphasise, defamatory allegations. We have instructed our lawyers to advise and take the necessary Court proceedings. We want to be clear also that we also reserve the right to sue any other person if the defamatory statements are circulated or published, including in any report in the media or in any internet posting.
11. Whilst we reserve all our rights against DSVP, DRR and all other persons involved in any way, we would like to assure all genuine investors who answered Venus’ call to deposit money in Yayasan’s account that we had been taking steps and we are still doing all we can do, to ensure that the RM 2.2 million (or whatever is the proper amount) is not only returned but also returned in full to the proper and correct person.
Dato Sri G.Gnanaraja
Dato Geethanjali G
26 November 2016
Read more http://www.kualalumpurpost.net/press-release-by-dato-seri-g-gnanaraja-dato-geethanjali-g/
