PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) has yet to receive any request from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to obtain any information or evidence pertaining to the investigation on 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
However, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali today said it welcomes any request, in line with its commitment to international cooperation and collaboration in the fight against money-laundering and corrupt practices.
“There is an ongoing investigation conducted by the police concerning matters related to 1MDB.
“We emphasise that it is crucial to preserve the integrity of the investigation as the public must not doubt the outcome of the investigation.
“As the public prosecutor, I will not hesitate to initiate proceedings against the perpetrators of criminal acts provided there is sufficient evidence to do so,” he said in a statement.
He said Malaysia would always uphold the rule of law and punish any wrongdoings.
Apandi said the AGC has also taken note of the civil action filed by the DOJ for the forfeiture of relevant assets and that it is presently a matter within the civil court in the United States relating to the alleged laundering of money misappropriated from 1MDB.
However, Apandi emphasised there has been no evidence from any investigation conducted by any law enforcement agencies in various jurisdictions which shows money had been misappropriated from 1MDB.
There have not been criminal charges preferred against any individuals for the offence of misappropriation of funds from 1MDB, he added.
Apandi also expressed his concerns at the insinuations and allegations made against the Prime Minister of alleged criminal wrong doing in relation to the civil action filed by the DOJ.