No evidence to link politician with Myanmar trafficking, says IGP

No evidence to link politician with Myanmar trafficking, says IGP

Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain says the politician, her husband and three others were confirmed to have travelled to Myanmar for real estate investment purposes.

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Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said the focus of the investigation has now shifted to a ‘Datuk Seri’ suspected of masterminding the operation by recruiting investors for Myanmar. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
There is no solid evidence linking a politician and her husband to a human trafficking syndicate in Myanmar, says Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain.

He said investigations, including reviews of bank accounts and testimonies from 11 individuals, found no foreign investments related to the syndicate involving the politician or her associates.

Razarudin added that although the politician, her husband and three other individuals were confirmed to have travelled to Myanmar for real estate investment purposes, the investigation concluded that no such investments were made.

He said the focus of the investigation has now shifted to a “Datuk Seri” suspected of masterminding the operation by recruiting investors for Myanmar.

“The authorities are examining the role of this individual in profiting from the investors and the connections between some individuals and two Chinese businessmen,” he said.

On Aug 28, it was reported that the politician, a former deputy minister and her husband were believed to be involved with an international human trafficking syndicate operating in Myanmar since early 2020.

The politician has denied any involvement and has filed a police report.

A recent YouTube video exposed a human trafficking syndicate in Myanmar, revealing that Indonesians were also victims.

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