Yapeim Dg Suspended Over Anti Harapan Ge14 Video Probe Launched

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The Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapeim) has suspended its director-general Abibullah Samsudin (above) pending an investigation into alleged wrongdoing
In a statement today, Yapeim chairperson Mohd Daud Bakar said an investigation committee set up by Yapeim will call Abibullah in for a statement regarding a video which warns Yapeim staff against voting for the then opposition Pakatan Harapan before last year's general election
"During his suspension, the investigation committee will ask him to attend (the hearing) to give a statement and assist the investigation," said Mohd Daud
Yapeim director Parihah Hasan will be appointed as acting director-general during Abibullah's suspension, he added
In the video, which was found during an internal probe and external audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Malaysia, Abibullah was allegedly heard telling the staff that he would check their vote one by one
“I know there are those among you who choose Pakatan Harapan
"Yes, it is secret, but I will check one by one. I will go to the Election Commission (EC) [...] and I will check one by one where you voted and who you voted for. If you vote for Pakatan Harapan, you are not qualified to work in Yapeim. Go find work with DAP,” said the man, clad in a blue batik shirt
Following this, PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil lodged a police report against Abibullah
It was earlier reported that RM1 million in aid for orphans entrusted to Yapeim's care had been allegedly misused in 2017 to settle the legal fees of a lawyer who was also an aide to then-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak
The foundation has brushed off the allegations saying the legal fees were much lower than the reported RM1 million and they were sourced from its general fund and not its charity fund
The foundation was also reported to have suffered losses amounting to RM12 million through a gold pawning scheme involving 1,000 customers from its business wing, Ar-Rahnu. - Mkini

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