When did Umno officially request the return of confiscated money?

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Umno's Official Request for Confiscated Funds Occurred on May 24

Umno officially requested the return of money confiscated from former president Najib Razak's residence on May 24. This request followed police seizures of significant cash amounts as part of investigations into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). To date, no Umno member has come forward to claim any portion of the RM114.5 million in cash seized during these raids.
Umno's Stated Rationale for the Request

The political party's strategic communications unit stated on May 24 that the confiscated funds were intended to be part of Umno's campaign finances for the 14th general election, obtained through donations. They further asserted that these funds were also designated for the party's operational management and were crucial for its ongoing rebuilding process.
Police Response to Umno's Claim

Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Seri Amar Singh indicated that the police would investigate any claims made by Umno. He stated that if the party maintained its claim, they should present evidence, after which their statements would be recorded. As of the press conference, no formal written claim had been submitted to his department.
Details of the Confiscated Funds

The total cash seized across various properties linked to Najib Razak amounted to RM116.7 million. This included RM114 million in 26 different currencies found in 35 bags at the Pavilion Residences, and an additional RM0.5 million in cash from Najib's Jalan Duta home. The valuation of foreign currency was based on prevailing exchange rates at the time of the seizure.

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