Earlier this year, MACC said the country could recover another US$2 billion (RM8.16 billion) in assets linked to the 1MDB scandal by the end of next year. (Reuters pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Pardons granted to those convicted over 1MDB-related crimes will have no bearing on the government’s asset recovery efforts, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Civil claims differ from criminal proceedings in their legal basis and evidentiary requirements, finance minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
Anwar said the government's and 1MDB’s right to continue pursuing civil claims hinges on the basis of their claims, the available evidence and court orders.
“Similarly, any attempt to seize assets must comply with the relevant laws and legal requirements.
