Cops confirm probing Zeti's husband over illicit 1MDB-linked funds

Police have confirmed that they are still investigating former Bank Negara governor Zeti Akthar Aziz’s husband, Tawfiq Ayman, over allegations that the latter had received 1MDB-linked funds.

Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Zainuddin Yaacob said the probe is being conducted under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.

The provision criminalises engaging in transactions that involve the proceeds of unlawful activity...