The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is actively investigating the whereabouts of businessman Muhammad Adlan Berhan, son-in-law of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is believed to be in a Middle Eastern country.
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki disclosed that efforts are underway to pinpoint Adlan’s exact location.
“We took action yesterday, and we hope the Home Ministry will approve our request to cancel his passport,” Azam told reporters after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) on Wednesday.
He noted that the country in question lacks an extradition treaty with Malaysia, though he declined to name it. Discussions with authorities in that country are planned to explore options for Adlan’s return.
Last year, the MACC reported challenges in bringing Adlan back to face charges of criminal breach of trust, for which the commission has prepared multiple charges. Adlan, however, has refuted claims of non-cooperation with the investigation.
In a statement issued through his lawyer, Baljit Singh Sidhu, Adlan clarified that during his time in Malaysia, the MACC neither arrested him nor summoned him for questioning. Following contact from an MACC officer, Adlan responded in a letter dated June 3, stating he was traveling abroad for business and would return once his commitments were fulfilled.
He provided a tentative return date and expressed concerns about being subjected to a “witch-hunt” and unfair targeting, which he claimed was detrimental to him.
“To date, our client has not received a formal reply from the MACC,” Baljit said.
He added that Adlan is willing to return to Malaysia promptly to assist with the investigation, provided that threats and persecution are eliminated.
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