Pandora Papers: Former minister probed by MACC over offshore companies

SHAH ALAM - A former minister have been called up by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to explain about claims made in the Pandora Papers.

The Star reported that the 84-year old had recorded his statement recenlty.

Those privy to the case confirmed that the former minister was asked to explain about claims of money flow involving 12 offshore companies owned by him and his family.

He was also asked a handful of other questions by the graft busters.

A source was quoted saying that investigators were looking at various angles but the investigation was still in its early stages.

However, the source said no accounts have been frozen as of now but will not hesistate to do so if deemed necessary for the case.

The source said investigators were focused on analysisng the documents related to the case and did not rule of the possibility of the former to be called again.

The Pandora Papers leak in 2021 involved 2.94 terabytes of data and cited offshore accounts of former and current government and political leaders worldwide including Malaysia.

Police had also opened investigation papers to look into the allegations following listings several Malaysian politicians.

Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was the prime minister during the leak and had ensured the government would not interfere with the authorities' probe.