SHAH ALAM: Selangor police have not found any evidence so far to substantiate claims that a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer had threatened businessman Albert Tei with a firearm during his arrest, says state police chief Comm Datuk Shazeli Kahar.
He said the Sepang district police headquarters received a report from Tei’s wife on Nov 28 that an MACC enforcement team had conducted a raid and arrested her husband.
“She alleged that one of the MACC officers pointed a firearm at her and her husband.
“Several witnesses have come forward to assist the investigation, although the exact number cannot be disclosed at this stage.
“Some family members of the complainant have yet to give statements as they are currently out of town but still in the country.
“An inquiry has been opened and the investigation will be conducted transparently and professionally, in accordance with the law.
“All involved parties have been called to give statements to ensure every allegation is properly examined,” he told a press conference at the state police headquarters yesterday.
Comm Shazeli said police had also obtained CCTV footage from the residence involved, as well as mobile phone video recordings, which have been submitted to the forensics unit for further examination and analysis.
However, he declined to disclose the number of CCTV recordings obtained, citing the ongoing investigation.
It has been reported that Lee Pei Rie, who is Tei’s wife, has demanded that the MACC issue a full seizure inventory and return items taken during the raid on their house in Puchong on Nov 28.
Lawyer Zaid Malek had earlier said his client was detained by MACC officers at his home.
He alleged that officers forced their way into the residence, handcuffed Tei and denied him access to legal counsel despite Zaid identifying himself.
