PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has seized cash and assets worth RM11.4 million in its investigation into a corruption case involving an army procurement tender linked to a former Army Chief.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the items were seized at two locations, namely a house in Kuala Lumpur and another in Besut, Terengganu, following intelligence gathering and investigative leads.
The seized items include RM4.4 million in cash, foreign currency worth RM1.4 million, and a Range Rover SVR valued at RM360,000.
Also seized were 26 luxury watches worth RM2.3 million, jewellery valued at RM294,039.90, two diamond rings worth RM20,000, 3.7 kg of gold bars valued at RM2.5 million, a 150gm gold medallion worth RM102,000, and two gold dinars weighing 8.5gm valued at RM5,780.
“In addition, 75 company bank accounts containing RM32.5 million have been frozen to assist the investigation,” Azam told a press conference today.
Azam said MACC would seek forfeiture of all seized assets for transfer to the government for public benefit, subject to approval by the deputy public prosecutor and the courts under Section 41 of the MACC Act 2009.
On Jan 7, the former Army chief and his two wives were arrested over the procurement tender project.
He was remanded for seven days, while his wives were held for three and six days respectively.
The former Army chief was released on Jan 12.