AG Chambers is practising selective prosecution by charging a tycoon for illegal money transfers but letting off NS MB Mohamad Hassan on a similar case.
KUALA LUMPUR: Seremban MP Anthony Loke took the Attorney-General’s Chambers to task (AGC) today for not acting against Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Mohamad Hassan’s alleged money-laundering activities.
“Has the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recommended that the AG’s Chambers prosecute Mohamad? Why has the AGC not acted against him?” Loke asked during the debate on development expenditure this afternoon.
Four years ago, the menteri besar is alleged to have transferred RM10 million to a foreign country through Salamath Ali Money Changer Sdn Bhd.
Loke said he believed that the money was derived from corruption.
“On Sept 25, I received an answer from the AGC that the money was not from corruption but recommended that the money-changer be charged,” said Loke.
He also questioned whether the AGC was practising selective persecution because it was ready to prosecute a businessman with a Tan Sri title for a similar offence.
The tycoon paid close to RM200 million in fines for illegal overseas funds transfer made through money-changers.
The tycoon was nabbed by the authorities in an operation by Bank Negara in 2009.
However, no action has been taken against the menteri besar.
KUALA LUMPUR: Seremban MP Anthony Loke took the Attorney-General’s Chambers to task (AGC) today for not acting against Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Mohamad Hassan’s alleged money-laundering activities.“Has the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recommended that the AG’s Chambers prosecute Mohamad? Why has the AGC not acted against him?” Loke asked during the debate on development expenditure this afternoon.
Four years ago, the menteri besar is alleged to have transferred RM10 million to a foreign country through Salamath Ali Money Changer Sdn Bhd.
Loke said he believed that the money was derived from corruption.
“On Sept 25, I received an answer from the AGC that the money was not from corruption but recommended that the money-changer be charged,” said Loke.
He also questioned whether the AGC was practising selective persecution because it was ready to prosecute a businessman with a Tan Sri title for a similar offence.
The tycoon paid close to RM200 million in fines for illegal overseas funds transfer made through money-changers.
The tycoon was nabbed by the authorities in an operation by Bank Negara in 2009.
However, no action has been taken against the menteri besar.
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