Jibby Baba & the 41 Penyamun...

As the trial of disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak continues, Malaysian authorities have intensified efforts to recover funds siphoned from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) fund at the centre of the global corruption scandal.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Friday said it had begun legal action to recover 270 million ringgit (US$65 million) in 1MDB funds disbursed to 41 individuals and entities from Najib’s personal bank account, which it described as “a clear trajectory” implicating the former prime minister.

According to MACC chief Latheefa Koya, most of the recipients were branches of the former ruling party, the United Malays National Organisation (Umno), which Najib led until his shock election defeat in March 2018.

“Money disbursed to various Umno divisions totalled 212 million [ringgit],” Latheefa told reporters, adding that 2 million ringgit had already been surrendered.

Najib stands accused of playing a key role in the 1MDB scandal and faces more than 40 charges of corruption.

Respondents named in the forfeiture suit include former minister Hasan Malek, Najib’s political counsel Bustari Yusof, a host of Umno divisions and leaders, and several corporate entities such as luxe jewel company Habib Jewels and leading textile retailer Jakel.

Latheefa said the government “wanted to be practical and get the money as soon as possible”, stipulating that under Malaysian law funds can be recovered without charging individuals.

“As far as the law is concerned with unlawful activity, as long as the person who received money did not take steps to find out where it came from, they are subject to the forfeiture process,” she said. “You can’t give the defence of being shocked or surprised.”

Last month, a witness in Najib’s ongoing corruption trial told the court the embattled leader had seemed “shocked and upset” upon learning large sums of money had been transferred into his personal bank accounts.

Shamsul Anwar Sulaiman, who oversaw 1MDB’s corporate social responsibility activities, told the court Najib said “somebody put the money in his accounts” and claimed to have no knowledge of the transactions.

As finance minister and prime minister, Najib oversaw 1MDB, which was 42 billion ringgit in debt. Najib has maintained his innocence, claiming the charges are politically motivated.

Najib’s wife, Rosmah Mansor, and several other former high-ranking government officials have also been charged in connection to the 1MDB scandal. Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, Najib’s lawyer, has been charged with several counts of money-laundering and tax evasion.

MACC said 919 million ringgit has been recovered from entities who “voluntarily released” the funds, either to cooperate with the authorities or to prevent further action being taken. The MACC is currently focusing on domestic recoveries, while a different agency handles offshore efforts. - scmp

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"Yes,this isnt criminal prosecution.  If they give the money back,well and good. The 41 respondents also have the right to challenge the MACC's appliction but they should not use ignorance as an excuse as it does not stand under Amla" says L.Koya...

Harap Hadi kawai sikit air liur...

Kata Hadi kalau ahli partinya melakukan perbuatan tidak bermoral dia akan meletak jawatan atau membubarkan sahaja partinya. Walaupun beliau tidak menyebut perkara itu tetapi dirujuk kepada pengedaran video lucah Haziq.

Nampak tegas dan kemas sekali kenyataan Hadi itu, mengambil tanggungjawab sebagai pemimpin utama. Kadang-kadang Hadi bercakap hanya pada orang saja tetapi lupa kepada diri sendiri. Jenis cakap kuat lupa kawal air liur hingga tersembur ke atas muka sendiri.

Masa tersebar video membabitkan bekas setiausaha agung PAS, Tok,Hadi diam sahaja. Kitab mana yang  Hadi baca dan hafal ketika itu. 

Dan apakah Hadi lupa satu peristiwa di sebuah hotel di Petaling Jaya pada satu tengah malam? Saya tak nak sebut, Hadi mungkin mengingatinya. Dan kisah ini ramai tidak diketahui orang.

Seperkara lagi saya nak sebut kepada Hadi, bila disebut moral bukan sahaja berhubung dengan video atau gambar lucah. Bercakap bohong, memutar belit fakta, permainkan hukum Allah juga termasuk dalam soal moral. 

Orang yang memutar ayat-ayat Quran dan baca Hadith untuk tujuan politik juga bagi saya satu kesalahan moral dalam beragama. Soal moral Hadi ia luas, ia bukan perlu disuluh kepada orang sahaja, tetapi kepada kita juga.

Menghalalkan pembohong kerana politik itu juga termasuk dalam bab moral agama. Kalaupun Tok Dor nak bercakap jaga dan kawallan sikit air liur agar tidak berabu jauh. - mso

Hari ini SPRM mendedahkan 41 nama individu dan juga badan badan tertentu yang dituduh telah menerima wang dari penyelewengan daripada 1MDB yang semuanya berjumlah RM270 juta. Nama individu dan badan disertakan itu jelas.

Tidak ada satu nama pun membabitkan mereka adalah ahli parti agama Pam. Dengan pendedahan itu eloklah kalau ada pihak yang sebelum ini menuduh dan mengsyaki pemimpin Pam ada turut terbabit menerima wang itu, tidak lagi membangkitkannya.

#maluapapencurimu...

Terimalah pendedahan nama dan badan oleh SPRM itu sebaik mungkin. Tidak perlu kita terus mengungkitkan sesuatu yang tidak benar dan dalam masa sama apa yang kita lakukan itu boleh semakin menimbulkan ketegangan sesama kita.

Tidak ada guna dan feadahnya. Marilah kita berpolitik secara rasional dan profesional.- mso

Even the Prince of Saudi Arabia had stated some time back 

that his Kingdom did not donate anything to Najib...

cheers.