COMMENT | On Jan 10, the MACC seized luxury assets worth more than RM2.2 million after searching a residence on the East Coast belonging to a relative of a former top Malaysian army officer.

Last week, 23 Rolex watches and 15 pieces of jewellery were seized from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar @ Kamaruddin, the sister-in-law of former army chief Hafizuddeain Jantan, and were officially forfeited to the government.

The forfeiture followed a Sessions Court order after no other parties came forward to claim the assets.

Why does one buy almost two dozen of the same brand? Was it a show of wealth, an investment, or a tool for money laundering?

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