POLICE today confirmed that Dr Tawfiq Ayman, the husband of former Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz, had given his statement to facilitate investigations into allegations that he received 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds. 

Bukit Aman Commercial Criminal Investigation Department director Zainuddin Yaacob, in a statement here today, confirmed that Tawfiq’s son was also present to give his statement. 

“He (Tawfiq) was called in to give his statement (for a few hours), along with his son, to facilitate police investigations. 

“They gave their statements at Menara KPJ, Jalan Tun Razak to assist ongoing investigations under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001,” he told Bernama. 

Zainuddin said as police investigation was still ongoing, the public are advised not to make any speculations until investigations were completed and subsequently referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for a decision.

Last month, Bernama reported that police had confirmed that investigations into allegations that Tawfiq had received funds linked to 1MDB in his bank account in Singapore were still ongoing. 

Zeti had previously denied allegations her family was involved in the 1MDB scandal. – Bernama, April 15, 2021.