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Long days ahead: MACC wants Ismail Sabri to verify hundreds of papers seized for corruption probe

PUTRAJAYA, March 14 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) intends for Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to verify hundreds of documents seized for the corruption investigation linked to the ex-prime minister. Berita Harian reported a source as saying the documents include asset declarations, procurement records, and approval documents linked to Ismail Sabri’s tenure in govt. “This is one of the reasons why Ismail Sabri has been summoned for questioning over several days, as MACC officers need to examine hundreds of documents as part of the investigation,” quoted Berita Harian.

MACC investigators are also looking into the discovery of cash and gold bars worth RM177 million, which were confiscated from three premises, including a suspected safe house in Kuala Lumpur.