After calling in 115 witnesses and detaining seven suspects, MACC now weighs foreign forensic help to untangle Tabung Haji probe
KUCHING, Aug 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is considering engaging foreign forensic experts...
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is mulling the possibility of seeking foreign forensic assistance to aid their investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the Tabung Haji organization, according to MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman. The investigation encompasses various aspects such as investments, agreements, contracts, meeting minutes, and documents related to investment decisions.
MACC states that due to the voluminous nature of documents involved, specialized examination and expertise are required. Discussions about appointing forensic experts are contingent on the associated costs, but these professionals will collaborate with MACC's specialist officers during the investigation process. So far, MACC has initiated 14 investigations and taken measures like arrests, remands, and seizures.
This includes inspections and searches at 28 locations. Over 115 witnesses have been interviewed, with their statements recorded at MACC headquarters, and seven suspects have been detained, with five of them remanded in custody.
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