{
  "id": 2358299,
  "title": "Police open 5 investigation papers into Tabung Haji",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/police-open-5-investigation-papers-into-tabung-haji",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:27:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1516032/police-open-5-investigation-papers-tabung-haji"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The police have initiated five investigations into cases connected to the Tabung Haji, as reported by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID). According to CCID director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, 127 individuals have already been interviewed to aid in these inquiries, with additional statements to be collected from more people, including foreign witnesses. The investigations are being carried out under several laws, such as the Penal Code, Tabung Haji Act 1995, Companies Act 1965, and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA). The police have assured the public that these investigations will be carried out independently, transparently, and professionally, in line with the law. They also emphasized that anyone found guilty of criminal activities will face appropriate legal consequences. In response to public speculation and dissemination of unverified information, the police have advised the public to rely solely on official channels for updates on these ongoing investigations.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The police, through its Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID), has opened five investigation papers into cases involving Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), including matters raised in the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Police vow transparent Tabung Haji investigations, warn public against speculation or rumours",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/police-vow-transparent-tabung-haji-investigations-warn-public-against",
        "published": "2026-08-21T10:35:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bukit Aman opens 5 probe papers into Tabung Haji",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/bukit-aman-opens-5-probe-papers-into-tabung-haji",
        "published": "2026-08-21T10:52:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}