MACC records statement from ex-minister suspected of taking RM5 million and a Lamborghini linked to billboard projects and land transfer in Kuala Lumpur.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recorded a statement from a former minister suspected of receiving a RM5 million bribe and a Lamborghini.
The luxury vehicle and cash are linked to billboard projects and a land transfer in the federal capital.
A source said the former minister presented himself at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya today.
Investigators are currently tracing the source of payment for the Lamborghini.
“For the land transfer case, preliminary investigations found that land previously gazetted for the construction of a surau was transferred to a proxy company,” the source added.
Statements from 16 witnesses, comprising government personnel and company owners, have been recorded to assist investigations into both cases.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed an investigation paper has been opened against the former minister under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009.
He added that, so far, no asset seizures or account freezes have been carried out.
On Dec 24, Azam revealed a new investigation paper had been opened involving the former minister.
He said several individuals would be called to assist in the investigation.
Earlier media reports stated the former minister, who served in the Cabinet prior to the COVID-19 era, is under investigation for alleged misconduct.
The probe involves the transfer of high-value government-owned land to a prominent property developer.
