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KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 — Police confirmed today that Datuk Dr Tawfiq Ayman, the husband of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) ex-governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz, is under investigation over the alleged receipt of 1MDB funds.
Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crimes Department chief, Datuk Zainuddin Yaacob, said Tawfiq was being investigated under Section (4)(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLATFPUAA) 2001.
However, he did not state when the probe into the funds held in Tawfiq’s account at a Singapore bank was initiated.
“Since this case involves taking statements from Malaysia and abroad, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is taking follow-up action under the Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act (2002) to obtain statements from those abroad.
“Therefore, the police would like to advise the public to not make any statements or speculations via any platforms, until police investigations are completed, and then referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) for a decision,”
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