Tak cukup keterangan tuduh Xavier, kata SPRM

The Special Prosecution and Prevention Agency Malaysia (SPRM) has confirmed that the investigation into former Kuala Langat MP Xavier Jayakumar has been classified as lacking sufficient evidence (KUS) as of 2024, following a probe that found insufficient evidence to charge him. Two separate investigations, initiated in 2021 under Section 16(a)(A) of the SPRM Act 2009, concluded that there was not enough evidence to proceed with Xavier's indictment.

The SPRM stated that the duration of an investigation depends on its complexity and the need to gather, research, and substantiate relevant information and evidence. The agency emphasized that each investigation is conducted professionally, impartially, and based on facts and evidence, without influence from any party. SPRM has asked all parties not to speculate or speculate on the matter since the investigation has concluded.

Former Petaling Jaya MP Kua Kia Soong had questioned the status of the investigation, citing a lack of clarity that created a responsibility gap and raised concerns about the credibility of the institution responsible for investigating corruption. Xavier recently reaffirmed his support for PKR leadership after five years of leaving the party, when it was in opposition, and subsequently joined the opposition coalition, Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) in 2022, although he did not disclose why he left PKR or joined the new party.

When resigning from PKR, Xavier was under investigation by SPRM in relation to his former colleague's arrest, M A Thinagaran, who was detained by SPRM for allegedly accepting bribes from several companies for projects awarded by the Ministry of Water, Land and Natural Resources in 2019, while Xavier was leading the ministry under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.

The last public update on the Xavier investigation was in March 2022, stating that the SPRM investigation into Xavier was ongoing.