1MDB case: 72 pieces of luggage, 284 boxes containing bags, cash, jewellery seized

The police, namely the Bukit Aman Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) seized a total 72 pieces of luggage and 284 boxes containing various valuables from three units of the Pavilion Residences luxury condominium here, this morning.

Said its chief, Datuk Seri Amar Singh Ishar Singh, the items seized were solely done in relation to the investigation on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal.

"Since yesterday until today, the CCID has conducted simultaneous raids on six premises.

"They include the Prime Minister's Office, the former prime minister's official residence in Taman Duta, and four other properties belonging to him.

"At this condominium building alone, we conducted checks on three units," Amar Singh told a media conference at the entrance of condominium building around 2.15am.

He said, the 72 pieces of luggage seized included jewellery items of a sizeable amount, cash in various currencies including American dollars, and other valuables.

"The number of jewellery is rather big," he noted.

As for the 284 boxes seized, he confirmed they included designer handbags from various brands, including Hermes and the Birkin model.

All the seized items were placed into and transported by five police trucks.

"We cannot reveal yet the details and value of all the seized items, the amount is substantial, we need to inspect each item carefully first," said Amar Singh, adding that the actual numbers could only be revealed later.

When asked to give an estimated amount, he said, "This (seizure) is only from one of six premises. There are more items seized from the other premises."

He also confirmed that there was no one present in the condo units when the raid was carried out. He said the raid was carried out after a search warrant had been granted for the premises.

Amar Singh also said the raid for this particular premises (Pavilion Residences) has been completed. However, inspections on some other premises were still ongoing.

When pressed on whom the condo unit belonged to, he said it belonged to a "Tan Sri" but declined to reveal the name.

Amar Singh also called on everyone to stop speculating on the investigation, and to note that all seizures were made strictly relating to the 1MDB case.