PUTRAJAYA: Several people including the wife of a former prime minister will be called by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to facilitate investigations into a luxury overseas property in the United States allegedly linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
MACC chief commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman stressed that no one is beyond scrutiny.
"Those who can assist or have relevant information pertaining to the investigation will be summoned regardless of their status or political connections," he told reporters at the MACC headquarters on Thursday (July 9).
He said the MACC is also investigating the identity of the actual owner of an online portal account that published allegations linked to the case, while also examining the authenticity of documents attached to the post.
"We are working to establish the true identity of the account holder behind the portal that carried the report.
"We are also scrutinising the documents circulated together with the allegations to determine whether they are genuine," he added.
Abd Halim said the commission is verifying the authenticity of the claims before deciding on further action under the MACC Act and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA), including possible asset recovery measures.
It was previously reported that Datuk Seri Najib Razak's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor 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.
Rosmah denied allegations that she was involved in the use of shell companies, offshore financial structures or 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," she said.
