KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — A total of 153 accounts linked to GISB Holdings (GISBH) worth RM882,795.94 have been frozen, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain.
He said 38 vehicles, estimated to be worth RM3.94 million, and 14 plots of land, the value of which is still under investigation, were also seized.
The freezing of the accounts was carried out under Section 44(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, while the seizures were made under Section 45(2) of the same act.
“A total of 26 animals, consisting of nine horses, 14 rabbits, and three peacocks, as well as cash amounting to RM18,650 and two watches valued at RM600, were also confiscated,” he told a press conference at the Police Training Centre here today.
Meanwhile, Razarudin denied claims police had neglected the seized animals, explaining that the Veterinary Services Department and local authorities had collaborated to examine and care for the animals.
Razarudin said the police are investigating the possibility that 572 children rescued during Op Global, who are currently placed in 11 safehouses provided by the Social Welfare Department, have not been claimed by their parents because they do not want their status to be exposed.
He noted that investigations can be conducted under Section 420 of the Penal Code, GISBH members have claimed the children are orphans and have received assistance on their behalf.
“They will not admit these are their children; instead, they will claim they are orphans, as some of them have ‘bin’ or ‘binti Abdullah’ to their names. This may be a way to obtain donations,” he said.
Razarudin also said some of the children had been instructed to say they do not recognise their biological parents.
“Some of the members have four wives and as many as 34 children, yet only two live with them. If we ask for the names of the other 32 children, they might not even know,” he said.
Commenting on the fourth phase of Op Global, which was launched on Saturday, Razarudin said 35 investigation papers have been opened, and 156 people have been remanded until September 28. These include 80 men and 76 women aged between 18 and over 65.
He said the investigation papers were opened under the Children Act 2021, the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, the Immigration Act 1959/1963, and Section 298 of the Penal Code.
Police have also opened an investigation under Section 506 of the Penal Code for threats made against Perlis Mufti Datuk Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.
— Bernama
