Tan Sri’s arrest: Sim has not appointed adviser, aide says

Human Resources Minister Steven Sim has never appointed any individual as his adviser, said his press secretary Abdul Hakim Ab Rahman.

He said that the ministry is aware of claims regarding an individual allegedly serving as the minister’s adviser.

“Any inquiries regarding positions within the minister’s office or the Human Resources Ministry should be directed to the ministry’s official channels,” he said in a statement quoted by Bernama.

The clarification follows a report alleging that a businessperson with the title Tan Sri - who is believed to have defrauded the public of RM10 million - was an adviser to the human resources minister.

On March 29, it was reported that police had arrested a businessperson with 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry for allegedly misappropriating funds under the pretence of handing them over to the police to resolve a money laundering case.

Demanded RM25m

Inspector-General of Razarudin Husain confirmed that a press conference on the matter would be held soon.

It was reported that the suspect had initially demanded RM25 million, claiming he had close ties with the police and could help resolve their cases.

“He further asserted that the money collected would be handed over to the police to prevent the victims from facing any legal action or investigations under the anti-money laundering law,” a source told Bernama.

Bukit Aman’s anti-money laundering team apprehended the 59-year-old man when he arrived home at Jalan U-Thant on March 29 from a trip to Osaka, Japan.

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