Whistleblower S Lawyer Hands Phone Almost 300 Documents To Macc

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The whistleblower in the Sabah corruption scandal has handed over a phone containing WhatsApp messages related to the case and nearly 300 pages of evidence to the MACC.
ADSThe whistleblower’s lawyer, Mahajoth Singh, was at the anti-graft agency’s headquarters in Putrajaya today to turn over the device and documents on behalf of his client.
He said the evidence contains names of witnesses, locations, call logs, and share transfers done in a “clandestine” manner.
“This is not complete evidence. This is furtherance to the nine videos as well as the 50-page statement that was given (by the whistleblower),” he said at a press conference outside the MACC headquarters.
Lawyer Mahajoth Singh (left)Mahajoth was on his way to hand over the evidence at 3.30pm.
Yesterday, sources said the evidence exposes the alleged appointment of proxies as shareholders in companies seeking mineral exploration licences.
The whistleblower, a 36-year-old businessperson, has levelled explosive allegations against several Sabah assemblypersons, accusing them of accepting bribes in exchange for the licences.
Since November, the businessperson has unleashed a stream of secretly recorded videos of his meetings with the assemblypersons, along with a flood of WhatsApp messages exposing their alleged dealings.
Screenshots of the videos released by the whistleblowerEarlier today, MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki said the forensic analysis of 10 video clips implicating Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor and the assemblypersons should be completed next week.
Commenting on the forensic analysis, Mahajoth questioned why they have yet to be completed.
“We are saying it’s a delay, it’s an obvious delay,” he said, adding that the videos were submitted to the anti-graft agency on March 11.
He also cited Azam’s statement on Jan 21 announcing that the MACC had completed its investigation into the matter.
At the time, Azam said the investigation papers had been submitted to the deputy public prosecutor.
MACC chief commissioner Azam BakiADSHere to help MACC
Previously, Malaysiakini reported that the whistleblower, who is also being probed for allegedly being part of a cartel trying to monopolise mining in Sabah, possessed additional videos, although it is unclear if they would be made public.
Hajiji has denied the allegations against him, accusing the businessperson of colluding with certain parties to destabilise his administration.
Mahajoth also asked why the MACC had “rushed” to clear Hajiji’s name, pointing to the delay in the forensic reports.
“So we are here to assist MACC. Upon our client’s instructions, we are going to serve this evidence to them... I believe there is ample evidence.
“And I hope, by this, the MACC can also start wrapping up their investigations and charge the people involved in this scandal,” he said. - Mkini

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