MACC: Govt expected to recoup assets worth over RM460mil in Riza Aziz case


Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's stepson Riza Aziz arrives to give a statement at the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission headquarters in Putrajaya, outside Kuala Lumpur on July 3, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Mohd RASFAN

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The Federal Government is expected to recover overseas assets worth an estimated US$107.3mil (RM465.3mil) in the money laundering case involving Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz (pic), the stepson of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said in a statement Thursday (May 14) that the prosecution had applied to the court for Riza to be given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal over several charges made on July 5 2019 at the Sessions Court here.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

1MDB , Riza Aziz , MACC , Discharge , Tommy Thomas

   

Next In Nation

US sets tariffs for solar panels from South-East Asian nations
Man sets up ‘floating bed’ for paralysed dad
Teacher faces more charges
Various agencies sharpen their SAR abilities
Man spends night with murdered lover
Risking his life to save four others
Sabah committed to youth and sports development, says Hajiji
Media recognised for role in nation-building
Blame it on rising medical costs
Firefighters rescue baby girl locked in car

Others Also Read