KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — A Royal Malaysia Police probe found that members of GISB Holdings (GISBH) still practise Tarekat Aurad Muhammadiyah, which in 1994 was declared deviant from true Islamic teachings.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said this was based on the discovery of leaflets and books during Op Global raids on GISBH premises recently.
The books and pamphlets were handed over to the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) for further action, he said.
He said all the books and pamphlets seized in Op Global were related to al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad.
“Regarding this, Jakim and religious authorities will conduct further investigation,” he told a press conference at the Police Training Center here today, which was also attended by Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain.
Razarudin said the police investigation into GISBH is now geared towards the Security Offences (Special Measures)(Sosma) Act 2012 as well as the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).
He said this was to prevent any attempt to revive the company.
“When Al Aqram was banned we did not have a law like this (Sosma and AMLATFPUAA) and this made the former members of al-Aqram establish GISBH and move as a company. Now, we want it to end completely therefore all our actions must be carried out carefully,” he said.
Meanwhile, Razarudin called on GISBH members who fled during Op Global to surrender so that appropriate assistance, including welfare and psychological support, can be given.
“Many premises that were raided in Op Global Phase 4 last week were found to be empty, and it is believed the members who managed the premises and stayed there have fled,” he said, adding that GISBH had 10,000 members.
“We believe their support system was destroyed following the company’s assets and accounts being frozen through this Op Global,” he said.
— Bernama
