MACC narrows it down to 9 PAS leaders in RM90 million probe

Kalidevi Mogan Kumarappa Kalidevi Mogan Kumarappa Updated 7 years ago · Published on 9 Feb 2019 1:49PM · 5 Comments

MACC has recorded the statement of PAS central committee member Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, February 9, 2019.

NINE PAS leaders are at the centre of an investigation into claims that the Islamist party received RM90 million of 1Malaysia Development Bhd’s (1MDB) money via Umno.

Sources said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission was checking on the nine PAS members’ personal bank records.

“It is possible that the funds were channelled through the personal account of the leaders and former leaders, which is the focus of the investigation now.

“All nine party leaders will be summoned soon assist in investigations,” a source told The Malaysian Insight.

MACC sources said investigators were trying to establish how the money was paid, who were the intermediaries, and how the money was spent.

Sources said investigators screened the assets of the PAS leaders and found that they owned a variety of luxury vehicles including a BMW 525, Mini Clubman, Toyota Vellfire, Toyota Camry and Toyota Fortuners.

Other vehicles of note unearthed by the search were a Range Rover, Audi A6, Toyota Altis, Porsche Cayman, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Passat and several superbikes.

“Some are registered in their name and some are registered in the names of the second and third wives.

“Some were found to own luxury cars worth more than a million besides a bungalow worth more than RM3 million in the Klang Valley,” said a source.

Sources said MACC will also look at the PAS leaders’ personal financial statements.

“The main focus of this investigation is on allegations of corrupt practices and where the money went,  especially sudden asset and cash purchases,” he said.

MACC has so far recorded the statements of PAS central committee member Nik Mohamad Abduh Nik Abdul Aziz and the party deputy president Nasharudin Mat Isa. 

The investigation was launched after PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang withdrew a suit filed against Sarawak Report editor Clare Rewcastle-Brown over an article containing the allegations.

The two parties reached settlement out of court last week, the terms of which were undisclosed.

Rewcastle-Brown, however, said it was agreed that the “offending article” would not be removed. In the article, she alleges that RM90 million was deposited into the accounts of the top PAS leadership so that they would support Umno and Barisan Nasional.

Earlier this week, Sarawak Report ran an article claiming Hadi’s lawyer had admitted that Nik Abduh had received money from Umno. – February 9, 2019.

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  • Go..go..go. The so called saints....what a joke....how do they sleep at night. Hypocrites. Thank God for May 9th.

    Posted 7 years ago by Lipdah Lia · Reply

  • Only in Malaysia does billions go missing but nothing is lost and there is no wrong doings. One could be forgiven for thinking Kelantan has an Autobahn with PAS leaders' showing a preference for brands like Range Rover, Mercedes, BMW, Audi ,Porsche, Volkswagen and even superbikes. as their mode of transport.

    Posted 7 years ago by Roger 5201 · Reply

  • Anyways always knew these green monsters were fakes. Thats why they oppose non malay leaders because they will be found out and exposed. Will their followers still support crooks? Haram to the end.

    Posted 7 years ago by Alphonz Jayaraman · Reply

  • This Mohamad Nik Abduh is a disgrace to Tok Guru and a hypocrite !

    Posted 7 years ago by SWEE KEONG TAI · Reply

  • Pas pis pus Taliban lebai are also normal human being. They ain't saint as they like to portray. They also want to enjoy in the present life. They may preach how good after life is with 72 virgins by their side but I'm pretty sure they themselves may not believe 100% in it. So, make full use of present life and enjoy while they could instead of waiting for something they really ain't sure of. Kahwin 4 first in the present life to enjoy. They need a kit of $$$$$$ in order to have a good time.

    Posted 7 years ago by Chee yee ng · Reply