KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has to go through the proper channels for the return of party funds it says were seized recently as part of the 1MDB investigation, says Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun.
The Inspector-General of Police said any claims or allegations in connection with the seized funds must follow the rule of law.
“The investigation is still ongoing. We have to get to the bottom of the matter first.
“Any demands or applications must follow the proper channels,” he told a press conference after presenting Hari Raya goodies to police personnel on Friday.
Umno is seeking to recover party funds it said were seized by police while they were in the process of being transferred to the party's acting leadership following the resignation of Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
The Umno communications team said the party constitution allowed for its presidents to source and manage party funds, including those for general elections.
“This was no different from our former president Najib, who sourced for campaign contributions prior to the 14th general election and was managing our party's funds.
“However, the remainder of these funds were seized by police after Najib stepped down as Umno and Barisan Nasional president and before they could be transferred to the current acting leadership,” Umno said in a statement on Thursday (May 24).
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