“MACC has recorded statements and has raided business premises and homes.

“We have also arrested one more individual to assist in the investigation, making eight people detained so far,” the agency said in a statement today, adding that it had identified an enforcement agency officer involved with the gang.

MACC also said it is looking for Sheikh Biman Sheikh Ahmad, 43, from Port Klang to assist in the investigation.

It appealed to those with information to contact investigating officer Siti Norazirah Ramli.

On Friday, officers from MACC’s anti-money laundering division, working on information supplied by several international law enforcement agencies, carried out raids on premises in Klang, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

Almost two tonnes of pangolin scales worth about RM23.4 million were seized during the raid in Klang, while several luxury cars linked to the gang were seized in Kuala Lumpur.

Seven people, aged 30 to 59, were detained, including Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Nepali nationals.