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Fugitive businessman Datuk Seri Muhammad Adlan Berhan, the son-in-law of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, is believed to be enjoying a luxurious lifestyle in the Middle East
According to the New Straits Times, Adlan has been on the run for more than two years and he is wanted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged criminal breach of trust (CBT).
The English daily also received photographs showing Adlan in the company of several Middle Eastern dignitaries.
It is understood that the 49-year-old fugitive has been freely travelling in and out of the Middle East for overseas trips, including visits to Thailand for golf and to a shooting range.
Previously, MACC believed Adlan had travelled to a country without an extradition treaty with Malaysia.
Who is Adlan? What crime did he allegedly commit?
Here's everything you need to know about him.
Adlan is wanted by the anti-graft body over an alleged CBT involving the National Enforcement and Registration (Biometrics) System (NERS), a RM595 million security project.
Nearly RM50 million from the fund was reportedly misappropriated.
He left for New Zealand in May 2023, shortly after Muhyiddin was charged with corruption.
His lawyer, Mansoor Saat, fled to Jakarta and faces similar charges in the same case.
MACC deputy chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya said Adlan was contacted multiple times between May and August 2023 but failed to cooperate. The commission later:
- Declared Adlan and Mansoor wanted in August 2023
- Obtained arrest warrants in September 2023
- Revoked their passports between August and September 2023
- Requested Interpol Red Notices in October 2023
- Sent follow-up documentation to Interpol through 2024 and 2025
Khusairi said Adlan had initially assured MACC he would return to Malaysia, but he never did.
Last week, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed that investigations had been completed and that prosecution instructions had been issued. MACC said both Adlan and Mansoor will be charged in absentia.
"Our priority is to uphold the rule of law without fear or favour," Khusairi said, adding that all actions were taken transparently and in accordance with international protocols.
Speaking to reporters yesterday, 23 October, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said police have issued an arrest warrant for Adlan, adding that Interpol has yet to respond to MACC's red notice application, reported Utusan Malaysia.
