MACC today defended its seizure of Bersatu bank accounts, saying that the action was taken according to Section 50(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorist Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act (Amlatfapuaa) 2001.

The agency's director of Legal and Prosecution Division, Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin said the accounts were seized by MACC because they were connected to investigation and prosecution, and thus cannot be released until the trial is concluded...