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JOHOR BAHRU: Johor Police are tracking a former Deputy District Attorney (DPP) in the investigation of various money laundering and business crimes cases in the state.
The man has been identified as Md Azar Izwan Mohd Arifin @ Datuk A Janus, 42, whose last known address was in Puchong, Selangor.
Johor Police Chief Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the man was also wanted for questioning about his alleged involvement in a fraud syndicate and a case involving 33-year-old “Datuk Seri” Nicky Liow Soon Hee.
“Anyone with information on the man’s whereabouts can contact Deputy Superintendent V Prakash at 012-5209767,” he said at a press conference after a parade in conjunction with the 214th Police Day celebration here today.
Ayob Khan said that to date, the police had arrested 92 people in Puchong for their alleged links to the fraud syndicate, which is said to involve Liow.
“Of the total detainees, 40 remain in detention under the Security Offenses (Special Measures) Act 2012,” he said.
Last Sunday, Johor police said they were looking for “Datuk Seri Nicky”, founder of Winner Dynasty Group, for investigations under Sections 130 V to 130 ZB of the Penal Code for organized crimes.
