MACC chief Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman says Tabung Haji probes are based on evidence and complaints, not old cases alone, with a VVIP possibly facing charges.
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) detention and investigation of several high-profile individuals following findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) were not carried out arbitrarily or based solely on old cases, said MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman.
He said a committee had been established to review the RCI report and previous investigations involving TH, while MACC officers had been instructed to act only on complaints and information received in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
“At the MACC, I established a committee to review new investigation papers as well as old cases that have yet to reach a conclusion.
“There are investigation papers that were opened previously but remain pending to this day, with no decision made.
“So, this committee will screen and review the status of these old investigation papers, including those without a decision. A decision will then be made on whether they should be reopened,” he said at a MACC press conference today.
Abd Halim said any reopened investigation papers would also undergo legal review, particularly those previously classified as “No Further Action” (NFA).
“Within this week, we will see whether the committee decides that further action should be taken, including charges in court. If there are no grounds for charges, then there will be no charges,” he said.
He also did not rule out the possibility of a VVIP being charged in connection with investigations into matters raised in the RCI report on TH.
He said the individual could face charges after the MACC completes its investigation into the leasing of properties under the Al Rawda investment in Saudi Arabia.
“Yes, I do not rule out the possibility that a VVIP will be charged in this case, but we will make an announcement later,” he said.
Abd Halim said the investigation into the Al Rawda investment was the latest probe to be completed by the MACC.
He said two other investigation papers involving TH Marine, TH Alam and TH Alam Management, involving investments totalling RM334.2 million, would soon be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC).
“The second case that has been completed involves allegations of corruption concerning TH’s 30% shareholding in Putrajaya Perdana Construction Sdn Bhd,” he said.
All individuals under investigation are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
