A-G confirms raids at SRC, firms linked to money allegedly in Najib’s accounts

KUALA LUMPUR — Mr Abdul Gani Patail revealed a task force has raided three companies linked to funds allegedly channelled to Prime Minister Najib Razak’s personal bank accounts, adding that he has received investigation papers on the matter.

He said in a statement today (July 4) he had gone through the documents and gave further advice and directives to the task force consisting of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), police and Bank Negara Malaysia.

Mr Gani said the task force officials raided SRC International Sdn Bhd, Gandingan Mentari Sdn Bhd and Ihsan Perdana Sdn Bhd offices yesterday and obtained more documents.

The Wall Street Journal yesterday reported that the three companies had funnelled some US$700 million (S$942 million) to Mr Najib’s personal accounts in AmBank Private Banking in Malaysia.

The article, which was also carried by Sarawak Report, said the US$700 million was moved among government agencies, banks and entities linked to 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) into his five personal accounts.

The WSJ report quoted unnamed sources involved in the investigation while the Sarawak Report said Mr Gani was aware of the probe.

Mr Najib denied these allegations, saying they were part of a concerted campaign of political sabotage to topple a democratically elected prime minister.

In his statement, Mr Gani also asked all parties involved in the probe not to give out any statements that “can confuse the public”.

“I am confident that the involvement of all these agencies will help the investigation proceed professionally and meticulously. The investigation will focus on all aspects that have been brought up”.

Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today said the WSJ’s allegations must be investigated.

1MDB is the subject of inquiries by a number of authorities, including the auditor-general, Bank Negara, police and the bipartisan Public Accounts Committee.

Mr Najib, who is also finance minister and chairs 1MDB's advisory board, has come under severe criticism in recent months over a number of problems, including the RM42 billion in debts amassed by 1MDB after just six years of it being set up. THE MALAYSIAN INSIDER