There is no evidence or information linking Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to any criminal offense involving corruption or abuse of power, following viral claims that he allegedly holds 20 foreign bank accounts, including one in Israel.
Investigations into the alleged foreign bank accounts reportedly belonging to him were concluded in 2022.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has acknowledged the content circulating on TikTok regarding allegations that Anwar owns 20 foreign bank accounts, including one in Israel, which were previously mentioned during a parliamentary session in 2013.
The MACC emphasized that the original investigation into the allegation was conducted by the Anti-Corruption Agency (BPR) back in 1999.
According to the MACC, the investigation found no evidence or information that could link Anwar to any criminal offense involving corruption or abuse of power at that time.
“The findings of the investigation were also detailed in an affidavit by Datuk Abdul Razak Idris, the former Director of BPR Investigations, made in 2009,” the statement noted.
As a reference, WikiLeaks has also denied ever publishing any list of bank accounts belonging to Anwar, contrary to claims made during the parliamentary session, as reported in the Harian Metro article titled “Dah 5 tahun baru Wikileak nafi” on October 5, 2018.
In light of this, the MACC reminded all parties not to make speculative statements that could mislead the public or damage the reputation of any individual without a factual basis.
“Spreading unverified information can cause confusion and disrupt public order. The MACC remains committed to conducting investigations independently, transparently, and with integrity, in accordance with national laws,” the statement concluded.
