Bukit Aman launches probe against ex-AG Apandi over 1MDB
Police have launched an investigation against former attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali under Section 217 of the Penal Code over the 1MDB and SRC International financial scandal.
This comes following a report lodged by Klang MP Charles Santiago on Wednesday, who alleged that Apandi had abused his power to cover up investigations into the financial scandals with the intention to clear former premier Najib Abdul Razak.
“Police confirm that...
Police have launched an investigation against former attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali under Section 217 of the Penal Code over the 1MDB and SRC International financial scandal.
This comes following a report lodged by Klang MP Charles Santiago on Wednesday, who alleged that Apandi (above) had abused his power to cover up investigations into the financial scandals with the intention to clear former premier Najib Abdul Razak.
“Police confirm that a report has been lodged by Klang MP on July 27, 2022, regarding his dissatisfaction over the conduct of the 1MDB investigation.
“The case is now being investigated by the Classified Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department, under Section 217 of the Penal Code.
“Investigation is ongoing,” said Royal Malaysia Police secretary Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin in a media statement this evening.
Section 217 of the Penal Code stipulates punishment for the offence of a public servant disobeying a direction of law with the intent to save a person from punishment, or property from forfeiture. It carries a jail sentence of not more than two years, a fine, or both if found guilty.
It was reported that Charles had lodged a police report against Apandi on Wednesday, following which he was called to give his statement to investigators this morning.
In a statement to the media earlier today, the DAP lawmaker urged fellow MPs and civil society groups to also lodge police reports against Apandi.
He urged other political parties to come on board to prevent abuse of power, adding that DAP has lodged six police reports on the matter and Pejuang has lodged one.
Santiago had accused Apandi of intending to free Najib from facing corruption charges.
In lodging his report, Charles cited a May 23 judgement delivered by High Court judge Azimah Omar in dismissing a defamation suit filed by Apandi against DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang.
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