MACC: RM2.6b in Najib’s account from ‘donors’, not 1MDB
(Malay Mail Online) – Malaysia’s graft-busters confirmed today that RM2.6 billion had been deposited into Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s accounts but said the funds came from “donors” and not 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) as previously alleged.
In a statement to announce its findings, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) did not, however, disclose the identities of these donors or the purpose of the contribution, as well as how the money was spent.
“The report resulting from the investigation involving the RM2.6 billion has been referred and informed to the Attorney-General.
“The result of the investigation found that the fund totalling RM2.6 billion allegedly deposited into the accounts of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was a contribution from donors, and not from 1MDB,” the commission said in the statement.
MACC also said its focus in the special task force on the scandal-plagued fund is only on 1MDB subsidiary SRC International Sdn Bhd and the RM2.6 billion in question, while other aspects are left to the police and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
