PETALING JAYA: The identities of those linked to businessman Victor Chin’s allegations of a so-called corporate mafia should only be determined through an official investigation, says Perikatan Nasional (PN).
PN secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan warned against purported exposés to prevent speculation that could tarnish the reputation of innocent parties.
He said the allegations by Chin were serious and demanded a transparent investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and police.
“PN urges that the identity of individuals involved be determined only through legitimate investigative processes to avoid sparking speculation that could affect the reputation of innocent parties,” he said in a statement.
In a 40-page statement two days ago, Chin claimed that an unnamed PKR MP requested RM10 million in cash to resolve the businessman’s legal troubles with the alleged corporate mafia.
According to the businessman, he transfered RM9.5 million to the lawmaker on Oct 18 last year.
Chin also accused a “Mr R” of working with the corporate mafia to gain control of NexG Bhd and related shareholdings through coercion and restrictions on shareholders’ rights.
Yesterday, former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli said he would unveil the identity of “Mr R” today.
PKR vice-president R Ramanan meanwhile denied any involvement in the purported corporate mafia and criticised Rafizi for amplifying the allegations.
Takiyuddin urged the government and the PKR leadership to respond to the allegations with a clear explanation.
“Failure to handle these allegations openly and with integrity will only affect the people’s confidence towards the government’s commitment to combating corruption and abuse of power,” said the former law minister.
