We investigate, then make arrests, IGP says of 1MDB probe


KUALA LUMPUR: Thorough investigation must be carried out before any arrests can be made in connection with allegations of financial impropriety by 1Malaysia Develop­ment Bhd.

Stating that the case had been classified as commercial crime, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said as such, suspects would not be arrested before investigations had been completed.

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