The Anti-Corruption Commission, through 'Operation Sky,' is investigating a case involving a financial advisory firm suspected of money laundering. The procedure of recording statements has been completed, and the focus is now on preparing the investigation report.
According to sources, the Anti-Corruption Commission recorded the statements of three local celebrities, including a well-known singer, at its headquarters yesterday. Therefore, the priority is to complete the investigation documents.
Sources clarified that the three celebrities entered through the front door to assist with the investigation, not through the back door as reported by the media.
“So far, the Anti-Corruption Commission has obtained sufficient information from them, and the current focus is to complete the investigation.
“They arrived at 9:30 AM and completed the statement recording around 2:30 PM. Currently, there are no new arrests.”
Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the three celebrities were summoned to assist in the investigation.
According to earlier media reports, Azam Baki stated that the investigation found that the involved celebrities and artists, acting as brand ambassadors for the company, received up to RM400,000 in promotional fees over one to two years.
The Anti-Corruption Commission recently launched 'Operation Sky' to rigorously combat corruption and money laundering activities involving the financial advisory firm and several financial institution personnel.
The Anti-Money Laundering Unit of the Anti-Corruption Commission collaborated with the central bank to conduct 'Operation Sky,' raiding 24 locations including residences and offices in the Klang Valley on Monday, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals.
So far, 27 people have been arrested, including 18 bank employees, 8 employees of the involved financial advisory firm, and one member of the public, all of whom have been granted bail by the Anti-Corruption Commission.
In this operation, the Anti-Corruption Commission seized approximately 4,000 documents and froze 98 bank accounts, with the amount involved exceeding RM17 million.