Kuala Lumpur: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detected the use of RM11 million in digital currency, believed to be proceeds from the misappropriation of sukuk funds meant for highway construction, involving several individual and company accounts. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the money is suspected to have been obtained from sukuk funds and spent through digital transactions, which are currently under further investigation.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Commission is tracking the flow of the RM11 million to determine how it was withdrawn and spent, suspecting a link to the misuse of highway sukuk funds. Further investigations are ongoing, and several other witnesses are being examined to uncover potential connections to the transactions.

Azam stated that at least 10 more witnesses will soon be called to assist in the investigation. To date, the MACC has recorded statements from 55 individuals and made nine arrests. Additionally, raids have been conducted, includ
ing at the residence of the main suspect, resulting in the freezing of 14 individual accounts and eight company accounts, totaling RM156 million.

The investigation, conducted under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, also involves the misappropriation of funds related to alcohol and unlicensed gambling activities, estimated to involve RM25 million. Azam mentioned that the investigation is expected to be completed within two months, with updates to be provided as they become available.

Previously, media reports indicated that the MACC had seized various assets-including handbags, jewelry, luxury vehicles, watches, cash, and high-end residences-estimated to be worth RM32 million, believed to belong to a highway concession holder with the title Tan Sri.