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Two Merdeka activists detained under anti-money laundering law
Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew have been taken in for questioning by commercial crime investigators in connection with suspected money laundering offences. The pair are being interrogated at the Commercial Crime Investigation Department headquarters in Bukit Aman.
LSN Malaysia ·
Two activists associated with the Merdeka movement have been detained for questioning under Malaysia's anti-money laundering legislation. Amir Hadi and Dobby Chew are currently undergoing investigation by officers from the Royal Malaysian Police's Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) at its Bukit Aman headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
The detentions fall under the purview of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (AMLA). Investigators are examining whether the activists were involved in financial offences related to money laundering.
The development marks the latest action taken against members of the Merdeka activist movement. Details surrounding the specific allegations and the timeline of the investigation remain limited at this stage.
The CCID has not released further details regarding the extent of questioning or the expected duration of the detentions. Both individuals are entitled to legal representation during the investigation process.