Police Investigate Allegation of Rosmah’s Involvement in Luxury Property Purchase in US
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have opened an investigation paper regarding an allegation linking Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor to the purchase or financing of a luxury property in New Jersey, United States (US), allegedly worth US$13 million.
Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, said that so far the police have received three police reports related to the issue and investigations are ongoing.
He said several relevant witnesses have been called to have their statements recorded, while the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is also assisting in the investigation.
He said the investigation is being conducted under Section 500 of the Penal Code, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.
“Preliminary investigation findings indicate that the social media account which disseminated the allegation is believed to be a fake account.
“The police have received three reports regarding this matter and investigations are continuing. Relevant witnesses have also been called, while MCMC is providing cooperation in the investigation,” he said at a press conference after launching the ‘Two Teams, One Goal’ Fight Scams Programme here today.
Mohd Khalid also advised the public not to speculate or disseminate allegations without strong evidence as it could affect the investigation process and complicate prosecution in court.
“We advise the public not to speculate on any matter without strong evidence as it could make it difficult to prove the case in court,” he said.
Previously, the wife of former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, was reported to have lodged a police report to enable authorities to conduct an investigation into the allegation linking her to the property.
Rosmah stressed that the allegation which went viral on social media was untrue and malicious, aimed at tarnishing her reputation.
She also denied any involvement in the use of a shell company, offshore financial structures, or having any connection to any individuals and entities mentioned in a viral video regarding the matter.
“I have never financed, facilitated, or arranged any transaction on behalf of my daughter-in-law or any other individuals or entities,” she said.
Rosmah described the allegation as baseless and malicious, further claiming that the dissemination of misleading content was intended to deceive the public and undermine confidence in the legal process.
She also urged that a comprehensive investigation be conducted to ensure the actual facts can be clarified and to counter the false narratives spread through online platforms.
Berita Harian