The home belonging to a former aide of ex-prime minister Ismail Sabri was raided by officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
According to a report by Berita Harian, more than RM100 million in cash suspected to be linked to political funds was seized by MACC officers during the raid.
MACC officers seize several items during raid
A source told the Malay daily that the cash was discovered by officers in several bags and safes within a room in the house.
Aside from the cash, documents, jewellery, and electronic devices were also seized during the raid.
The operation was conducted following months of ongoing investigations and surveillance into allegations of abuse of power and money laundering involving the former senior aide.
“Furthermore, the officers are also probing the origin of the funds, including possible links to political financing, where the investigation is now focused on the former senior aide’s role in handling the seized funds,” said the source.
4 other aides arrested
Previously, it was reported that four other aides to Sabri were picked up by MACC to assist investigations into claims of money laundering and corruption.
MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed the arrests when contacted by Scoop over the incident.
Meanwhile, it was also reported that Sabri collapsed at his home on Saturday (Feb 23) due to high blood pressure but is now said to be in a stable condition.
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