BNM urged the public to be vigilant and to only engage with licensed or registered entities to avoid becoming involved in illegal activities. — Picture by Yusof Mat IsaKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysia’s central bank led a joint enforcement action on 12 premises in the Klang Valley earlier this week and confiscated assets valued at over RM30 million.
“This operation is part of an ongoing inter-agency effort to combat financial crimes in Malaysia,” Bank Negara Malaysia said in a statement on its website last night. BNM said it took action prompted by suspicions of violations under multiple laws, including the Financial Services Act 2013 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 .
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