Ex-1MDB lawyer Jasmine Loo still under police probe, deputy IGP says

The case of former 1MDB legal counsel Jasmine Loo Ai Swan is still being investigated by the police and will be handed over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission once completed, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said.

"So far there has been no new development, and the police are still investigating," he said at a media conference after the flag handover ceremony for the 2023 World Police and Fire Games in Winnipeg at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur today.

On July 12, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail confirmed that the police had detained Loo on July 7 to assist in investigations into 1MBD.

Loo, a former 1MDB group strategic executive director, was believed to have been part of fugitive businessman Jho Low's inner circle and possessed information regarding 1MDB.

He also took the time to clarify allegations made by Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor that his arrest had been planned six months ago in an effort to tarnish his credibility, stating that the arrest was made based on the chronology of recent statements made by Sanusi.

"When we look at the chronology of Sanusi's case, he made a one-sided statement on July 12 and a police report was lodged against it, while on July 14, a Selangor Royal Council member lodged a police report, and he was arrested on July 18," Ayob Khan said.

He also asked Malaysians, especially politicians, to live up to the ideals of Rukun Negara, especially regarding royal institutions, as stern action would be taken regardless of the individual’s background.

"... So when we take action, don't make up stories," he said.

On investigations touching on 3R (religion, race, and royalty) issues involving PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang and DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng, he said the investigation papers were sent to the Attorney-General's Chambers on July 17.

"We are still waiting for further instructions, the police only investigate, and we are awaiting their decision," he said.

Bukit Aman had previously confirmed that Lim and Abdul Hadi were being investigated over their respective statements.