Kuala lumpur: Police arrested five individuals, including a former chairman and an ex-chief executive officer (CEO) of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), to assist in investigations into cases involving the institution.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa stated that the arrests also included several current Tabung Haji personnel. Authorities detained three individuals to assist investigations into the 2017 Tabung Haji hibah payments. Additionally, police arrested two other individuals under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA).

"Those arrested comprise three men and two women aged 48 to 70, including financial officers and personnel currently serving with Tabung Haji," Rusdi said in a statement. The individuals investigated over the hibah issue have been remanded for two days starting today, while those involved in the AMLATFPUAA investigation were remanded for three days, with the probe ongoing until September 11.

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information regarding the ongoing investigation. "Any statement or dissemination of information not based on facts will not only confuse the public but could also potentially affect the investigation process. In relation to this, the public is urged to obtain information only from official sources," Rusdi added.