SEREMBAN, April 26 — The Negeri Sembilan Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has obtained permission to extend the remand of an independent preacher suspected of embezzling approximately RM12.3 million from a non-governmental organisation (NGO).
The remand order, valid until Friday (May 1) against the suspect in his 30s, was issued by Magistrate Nurul Saqinah Rosli at the Seremban Magistrate's Court today.
The application was made following the suspect's original remand period, which expired today.
When contacted, Negeri Sembilan MACC director Awgkok Ahmad Taufik Putra Awg Ismail confirmed the matter.
Previously, the suspect was remanded for five days since Wednesday (April 22), and so far, the MACC has frozen 15 bank accounts totalling approximately RM16.6 million, comprising four individual accounts, three NGO accounts, and eight company accounts.
In addition, the latest seizure includes RM158,731, 102,893 Saudi riyals, SG$27,929, and jewellery valued at about RM2 million.
The case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
Yesterday, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said they would call 14 to 15 witnesses to assist in the investigation of the case.
