Ex-spy agency DG Hasanah's remand order extended another day
PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The remand order for former Malaysia External Intelligence Organisation (MEIO) director-general Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid has been extended for another day to assist investigations into alleged misappropriation of government funds for the 14th General Election.
Magistrate Intan Syafinaz Ros'lin allowed the extension of the remand order until 5pm tomorrow (Sept 3) following an application by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Hasanah, who was detained by the MACC on Aug 28, was remanded for five days from Aug 29 to assist in the investigations into alleged abuse of power and misappropriation of government funds.
Speaking to reporters after the remand proceedings, lawyer Datuk Shaharudin Ali, representing Hasanah, said the MACC had initially applied for the remand order to be extended for another seven days but the court only allowed a one-day extension.
Apart from Hasanah, a deputy director-general of a division in the Prime Minister's Department with the title of "Datuk", and six administrative and diplomatic officers were also remanded to assist with the investigations.
However, these seven individuals were released Saturday (Sept 1) on MACC's bail and one surety.
In total, nine people have been arrested in connection with the case, with the ninth person, a businessman with a permanent resident status in United Kingdom, being detained in Kelantan on Aug 29 and remanded for seven days from Aug 30.Previously, MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Seri Azam Baki was reported to have said a total sum of US$12mil (RM49mil) of government funds was allegedly misappropriated. - Bernama
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