PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister's former senior political secretary Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin and businessman Albert Tei have arrived at the Putrajaya Magistrate's Court for a remand application.
Both men arrived in a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) van at 8.59am on Saturday (Nov 29).
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As Tei was escorted out of the van into the building, he was heard shouting in Bahasa Malaysia that what was happening to him was an injustice against someone who loves the country.
Shamsul Iskandar remained quiet as he was escorted inside by MACC officers.
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On Friday (Nov 28), MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said Shamsul, Tei and one Sofia Rini Buyong had been detained in connection with Investigations into allegations that Tei paid bribes to recover funds said to have been distributed to several Sabah assemblymen.
"The case carries significant public interest, prompting the agency to expedite its investigations to prevent speculation or manipulation by any party," he said.
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Azam stressed that the investigation would be conducted professionally and fairly in accordance with the law.
"Individuals who wish to challenge the arrests have the right to do so in court," he added.
Azam said that investigating officers have been instructed to complete the probe within a week for submission to the Attorney General’s Chambers for further action.
"We urge the public to refrain from speculation while the investigation is ongoing," he said.
