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Police probe Hindraf funds embezzlement
KUALA LUMPUR, jan 18:
Several people are alleged to have embezzled funds collected by the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) to support the families of the five leaders held under the Internal Security Act.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Ismail Omar said yesterday police had launched an investigation into a police report concerning the alleged embezzlement. The report claimed several people had embezzled the funds, which stood at RM700,000, Ismail said in a statement released yesterday.
The funds were collected during talks, forums, special prayers and also from certain individuals. “The funds were supposed to be used for charity and support families of the five Hindraf leaders detained on Dec 13 last year,” said Ismail.
