Selangor Journal

Shahrir, Ahmad Maslan to be charged with money laundering

by Ashwin Kumar

SHAH ALAM, Jan 20 — Johor Baru Umno division chief Tan Sri Shahrir Abd Samad and Pontian MP Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan are set to be charged with money laundering at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow.

The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission said in a statement that it had received the green light to charge the duo under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

It said Shahrir will face one charge while Ahmad have two charges against him. It did not reveal the details of the charges.

The commission also said that both were arrested when they turned up for questioning at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya this morning.

“They have been released on MACC bail,” the statement read.

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