Will MACC probe Pandora Papers names without bias?

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MACC is investigating individuals named in Pandora Papers, with a call for impartiality

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is currently investigating some individuals implicated in the Pandora Papers. Johor PKR lawmaker Hassan Abdul Karim has expressed his support for these investigations, emphasizing that the MACC should not be selective in its probe given that the names involved are publicly known. He also highlighted the need for the commission to announce initial findings to clear the names of Malaysians listed, and to bring any proven dubious acts or tax evasion cases to court.
MACC investigating named individuals

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman has confirmed that the MACC is indeed conducting investigations into certain individuals whose names appeared in the Pandora Papers. These investigations are part of a broader effort that also involves other agencies, including Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB), and the police.
Call for impartial investigation

Hassan Abdul Karim has urged the MACC to conduct its investigation without bias, stating that the commission cannot afford to be selective in its probe because the names of those implicated have already been made public. He stressed that the validity of the information in the Pandora Papers needs to be proven in a court of law, otherwise, it could be considered slander.
Need for transparency and court action

Hassan further articulated that the MACC's role should extend to clearing the names of Malaysians listed in the Pandora Papers by promptly investigating and announcing preliminary findings. If the investigations uncover dubious activities or undeclared overseas properties intended to evade taxes, these cases must be brought before the courts for adjudication.
Background of the Pandora Papers investigation

The Pandora Papers report, released in October 2021, was the result of a large-scale investigation involving leaks from 14 global financial services companies. It identified 336 politicians worldwide, including two Malaysians, who allegedly used offshore companies to conceal wealth acquired through illicit means. A Malaysian investigation into the matter was first announced on October 25, 2021, with authorities indicating that the alleged criminal activities dated back approximately a decade.

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