IGP frees former deputy minister from human-trafficking allegations
KUALA LUMPUR: Investigations show that former deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim and her husband are not involved in human trafficking activities in Myanmar, says the Inspector-General of Police.
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said checks by police revealed that overseas investments by several people, including Mashitah, were not connected to a human trafficking syndicate.
“This is based on analysis of several bank accounts that revealed the funds in them were the savings of the individuals involved.
“We also confirmed previously that the former deputy minister, her husband and others went to Myanmar for real-estate investment matters,” he said when contacted yesterday.
Police have recorded the statements of 11 people in the course of the investigation, he added.
“So far, there is no solid evidence involving a human trafficking syndicate.
“Our investigation now is focused on a Datuk Seri who is suspected to be a key figure in attracting potential investors to Myanmar.
“We are also investigating the connections between several individuals, including two businessmen from China,” said Razarudin.
It was previously reported that the police are analysing and scrutinising the financial status of several companies as part of the investigation into a human trafficking case.
The reports by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Registrar of Societies (ROS) also involved information on several people including Mashitah and a businessman with a Datuk Seri title.
Mashitah has denied the allegation that she was connected to a human trafficking syndicate.
