Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Ex-minister's aide received RM350,000 cash in paper bags
A company director has told a Malaysian court that he received RM350,000 in cash delivered in paper bags as a 5% commission for securing a police contract. Wan Azhar Mohamed Yusof, managing director of Nexuscorpgroup Sdn Bhd, made the disclosure during proceedings related to his former employer's tenure as home minister.
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The cash payments were made in multiple instalments using paper bags as the delivery method, the court heard during testimony. Wan Azhar explained that the funds represented a commission arrangement for his role in facilitating the company's successful bid for a police department project.
The revelation has drawn scrutiny from judicial proceedings examining financial dealings linked to the former home minister's office. Court documents indicate the transactions occurred during the period when the minister held his portfolio, raising questions about the nature of the contractual arrangement and payment methods employed.
Nexuscorpgroup Sdn Bhd's involvement in police procurement contracts has become a focal point in the investigation. The company's success in securing the tender and the subsequent commission structure are now subjects of formal court examination as authorities scrutinize the dealings.
The case highlights concerns about transparency and proper documentation in government procurement processes. Investigators have focused on whether appropriate procedures were followed in both the tendering process and the handling of commission payments related to the police project contract.