Tak cukup keterangan tuduh Xavier, kata SPRM

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Committee (SPRM) has confirmed that the investigation into former Kuala Langat Member of Parliament Xavier Jayakumar has been deemed insufficient for charges, classifying it as a concealment (KUS) case in 2024. This decision came after the investigation found insufficient evidence to support the charges.

SPRM stated in a statement that two investigations involving the former minister of lands, natural resources, and environment were initiated in 2021 under Section 16(a)(A) of the SPRM Act 2009. Following the investigation and analysis of facts, documents, and statements, a replacement prosecutor decided to classify the case as a KUS in 2024 due to the lack of sufficient evidence to charge Xavier.

The duration of an investigation depends on the complexity of the case and the need to gather, research, and verify information and statements related to the case. SPRM emphasized that each investigation is conducted professionally, fairly, and based on facts and evidence without being influenced by any party. The committee requested all parties to refrain from making any speculation or assumptions regarding the matter as the investigation has concluded.

Previously, former Petaling Jaya MP Kua Kia Soong questioned the status of the investigation, highlighting the lack of clarity in establishing accountability, which raised concerns about the credibility of the institution responsible for investigating corruption. Recently, Xavier reaffirmed his membership in the Pakatan Rakyat (PKR) party after five years of leaving it when PKR became the opposition.

He subsequently supported the administration of then-Minister Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin while serving as a free member of Parliament. In 2022, Xavier joined the Malaysian People's Party (PBM), but he did not disclose reasons for leaving PKR or joining a new party. When resigning from PKR, Xavier was under investigation by SPRM in connection with his close friend M A Thinagaran, who was arrested by SPRM in February 2022 for allegedly receiving bribes from several companies for projects awarded by the Ministry of Lands, Natural Resources, and Environment in 2019 while Xavier led the ministry under the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration.

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