KUALA LUMPUR: Police have begun investigations following three reports lodged over allegations linking Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to the purchase or financing of a luxury property in New Jersey, United States, allegedly worth US$13mil.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said investigators had recorded statements from relevant witnesses and were working closely with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in the probe.
He said initial investigations found that the social media account that circulated the allegation appeared to be fake.
"We have received three reports regarding the matter and investigations are ongoing. Relevant witnesses have been called in and the MCMC is assisting us in the investigation," he told reporters after launching the Combat Scam programme on Monday (June 15).
Mohd Khalid urged the public to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims or speculating on the issue, warning that such actions could complicate efforts to establish facts and secure evidence that would stand up in court.
"We advise the public not to speculate on matters without strong evidence, as this can make it difficult to prove a case in court," he said.
It was previously reported that Datuk Seri Najib Razak's wife had lodged a police report over allegations linking her to the matter.
Rosmah said the claims circulating online were false and aimed at damaging her reputation.
She also denied allegations that she was involved in the use of shell companies or offshore financial structures, or that she had any connection to individuals and entities named in a viral video on the matter.
"I have never financed, facilitated or in any way arranged transactions on behalf of my son-in-law or any other individual or entity," she said.
Rosmah described the allegations as baseless and malicious, adding that the dissemination of misleading and irresponsible content appeared intended to deceive the public and undermine confidence in the legal process.
She said the claims had no factual basis and rejected any suggestion that she had played a role in the acquisition or financing of the property in question.
"As such, I have taken firm action by lodging a police report to enable the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into these allegations," she said.
Rosmah also called for the matter to be investigated comprehensively to establish the facts and address what she described as false narratives being circulated online.
