Ex-Malaysia deputy minister not involved in human trafficking in Myanmar: Police
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Former Malaysia deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mashitah Ibrahim was in Myanmar for real estate investment matters.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysia deputy minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mashitah Ibrahim and her husband are not involved in human trafficking activities in Myanmar, an investigation showed.
Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said checks by the police revealed that overseas investments by several individuals including Dr Mashitah were not connected to a human trafficking syndicate.
“This is based on an analysis of several bank accounts, which revealed that the funds in them were the savings of the individuals involved.
“We also confirmed previously that the former deputy minister, her husband and three others went to Myanmar for real estate investment matters,” said Tan Sri Razarudin when contacted on Sept 7.
The police recorded the statements of 11 individuals in the course of the investigation, he added.
“So far, there is no solid evidence involving a human trafficking syndicate. Our investigation now is focused on a datuk seri, who is suspected to be a key figure in attracting potential investors to Myanmar.
“We are also investigating the connections between several individuals, including two businessmen from China,” he said.
It was previously reported that the police are analysing and scrutinising the financial status of several companies as part of the investigation into a human trafficking case
The reports by Bank Negara Malaysia and the Registrar of Societies also involved information on several individuals including Dr Mashitah and a businessman with a datuk seri title, which is the highest title that can be granted by a state ruler.
Dr Mashitah has denied the allegation that she was connected to a human trafficking syndicate. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
