The RM1,585,014.49 is over five times the amount needed to pay NFC.
In a Facebook post yesterday, the PKR vice-president said the 7,435 contributors had come from all walks of life.
Of the 5,135 contributors whose details are available, he said 1,575 were Malays, 2,903 were Chinese, 348 were Indians, 40 were Sabah Bumiputeras and 91 were Sarawak Bumiputeras.
“About 2,300 people contributed anonymously at the cash deposit machines, so we are unable to identify them,” he said, adding that 84% of the contributions were in small amounts ranging from RM10 to RM200.
Rafizi said RM300,000 would be given to his lawyers to comply with the court order while the balance will be used to fund Invoke’s ongoing campaigns in 50 marginal constituencies around the country, which cost approximately RM300,000 a month.
“The largest chunk of this goes to pay the salaries of the 80+ staff around the country who work quietly behind the scenes to win these 50 marginal seats,” he added.
According to him, Invoke will provide quarterly reports on how the money is spent, and the audited financial statements will be made public.
He said the most touching part was the ways in which the contributions were delivered. Even some PAS lawmakers had walked from the left flank of the Dewan Rakyat to hand over cash donations in full view of the house, he added.
In one of his campaign stopovers in Temerloh last week, meanwhile, an elderly lady had passed him RM20 stapled to a note of encouragement.
“In the most ironic way, over the last one week I saw Malaysians of all races, religions, economic and social classes come together for one purpose: to send the message that they would support anyone who stands up against corruption,” he said.
Last October, the Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Rafizi had defamed NFC and its chairman Mohamad Salleh Ismail.
The court awarded a total of RM200,000 damages to Salleh and his company. Rafizi was also ordered to pay cost of RM100,000 to Salleh and his company.