MACC Tracing Muhyiddin's Son-in-law Believed To Be Hiding In Middle East

PETALING JAYA, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of businessman Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, the son-in-law of former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is believed to be residing in the Middle East.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that efforts are ongoing to determine Muhammad Adlan's exact location, with several actions already taken as of yesterday.

He said that the commission has also submitted a request to the Home Ministry (KDN) to cancel Muhammad Adlan’s passport to facilitate investigations into alleged corruption and misappropriation linked to a ministry project.

“I heard that he is in a Middle Eastern country. I cannot reveal the name of the country, but it is one that we do not have an extradition treaty with, but we are trying to negotiate with the country on how we can bring him back to Malaysia.”

He said this to reporters after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between MACC and Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (ANGKASA) here today.

Prior to this, the media reported that the MACC was tracking down two local men to assist in investigations into the misappropriation of a project involving the registration, recruitment, and biometric storage of foreign workers under a government ministry.

They are identified as Muhammad Adlan and lawyer Mansoor Saat, both of whom reportedly left Malaysia on May 17 and May 21, 2023, respectively.

Azam said the commission is also working with Interpol and other enforcement agencies to determine Muhammad Adlan’s precise location.

On a separate matter, Azam confirmed that new steps have been taken in the ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving Menteri Besar Selangor Incorporated (MBI) concerning a sand mining concession scandal. However, he declined to elaborate.

This follows speculation that several individuals linked to the scandal were summoned to the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya last week.

Regarding the newly signed MoU with ANGKASA, Azam said the agreement aims to strengthen institutional integrity and promote cooperation in implementing various programs focused on governance and ethics within the cooperative sector.

-- BERNAMA