Kuala Lumpur:The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has summoned Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Husin, his wife, and an aide to its headquarters to assist in an investigation concerning alleged misappropriation and abuse of position in connection with an RM10 million investment deal.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the former Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) chairman was required to declare his assets under Section 36 of the MACC Act 2009. His wife and the aide were called in to provide statements as part of the investigation.

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman stated that Nazir Hussin did not accept the notice, referring to an injunction application he filed at the Kuala Lumpur High Court to halt the enforcement of the directive under Section 36. The statements from Nazir's wife and aide were recorded over a duration of one hour and 30 minutes.

Nazir Hussin, his wife, and his aide arrived at the MACC headquarters at approximately 11 am, with his wife and aide being released by 1.15 pm.