MACC arrests Perak PKR deputy chief over probe
The MACC arrested Perak PKR deputy chief MA Thinagaran this morning, according to sources inside the party.
Malaysiakini learnt that the politician was nabbed by anti-graft officers after he presented himself at their office to give a statement.
The MACC arrested Perak PKR deputy chief MA Thinagaran this morning, according to sources inside the party.
Malaysiakini learnt that the politician was nabbed by anti-graft officers after he presented himself at their office to give a statement.
Sources claimed that Thinagaran (above) was arrested over an investigation into a development project in Perak. However, this has yet to be confirmed as MACC top officials could not be reached at the time of writing.
Malaysiakini understands that MACC investigators had earlier visited Kuala Langat MP Xavier Jayakumar's home in Klang, over a vehicle believed to be connected to the investigation.
Separately, online portal Malaysia Now quoted sources who claimed Thinagaran was arrested in connection with his role as Xavier's former aide, while the latter served as water, land and natural resources minister under Pakatan Harapan's administration.
The portal also reported MACC had seized RM1.2 million in cash from a home and an office, as well as freezing a bank account with a RM77 million deposit.
Malaysiakini has contacted the MACC and Perak PKR chief Farhash Wafa Salvador Mubarak for comments.
In a statement later, Farhash said he was informed Thinagaran was summoned by the MACC to assist in its probe.
"It is hoped that all parties will remain calm and refrain from making any speculations at this time.
"We hope the investigation will be carried out in a transparent manner and that the legal process will go smoothly without undue interference," he added.
