PUTRAJAYA: Criminal charges against Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob (pic) have yet to be decided, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
Chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said that the investigation into the case involving the former prime minister has concluded.
"The investigation papers have been submitted to the deputy public prosecutor (DPP).
"We have been told that they have agreed to file for the asset forfeiture on the monies seized, amounting to about RM170mil in the coming two weeks.
"It is up to him to challenge our application.
"On criminal charges, we have not decided and are waiting for the DPP’s instruction. I believe a decision will be made within a month," he told a press conference on Wednesday (June 25).
When asked about the role of the former prime minister’s former son-in-law Datuk Jovian Mandagie in the course of the investigation, Azam said that Jovian is a witness in the case.
On March 3, Azam said Ismail Sabri is a suspect in an ongoing corruption and money laundering investigation, following the discovery of approximately RM170mil in cash at a safe house during a raid.
The cash, held in numerous currencies such as Baht, Riyal, Pound sterling, Won, Euro, Swiss franc and Yuan, was seized alongside 16kg of pure gold bars valued at nearly RM7mil.
Additionally, 13 bank accounts containing over RM2mil have been frozen as part of the probe.
The investigation focuses on funding sources and expenditures related to promotional and publicity activities during Ismail Sabri's tenure.
