Why are police raiding the MACC Special Operations Division?

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Police are raiding the MACC Special Operations Division due to an alleged leak of documents related to the 1MDB probe.

Police are currently conducting a raid on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) Special Operations Division, following the interrogation of three senior MACC officials. This action is connected to the alleged leak of official documents pertaining to the investigation into 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Two MACC officers have been detained as part of this ongoing inquiry.
Interrogation Precedes Raid

The police raid commenced shortly after three senior graftbusters, including the deputy director of the MACC Special Operations Division, were questioned by police for nearly four hours. This questioning was specifically in relation to leaked investigation papers concerning the US$700 million (RM2.6 billion) that was reportedly deposited into Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s personal bank account.
Documents Relate to SRC International and 1MDB Funds

The leaked documents are understood to be connected to the investigation into SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB. A Wall Street Journal report, citing these leaked documents, suggested that a portion of the funds was channelled into Najib’s Ambank account via SRC International. One of the MACC officers believed to have been detained is directly involved in the SRC International investigation.
MACC Acknowledged Funds from Donors

MACC had previously issued a statement confirming the existence of funds in Najib’s accounts, clarifying that they originated from donors rather than 1MDB, contrary to earlier allegations. This confirmation prompted calls from activists and opposition lawmakers for a thorough investigation into the donation for potential corruption and money-laundering offences, urging for the disclosure of donor identities and the purpose of the funds.

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