Missing DPP not involved in 1MDB probe, says A-G

Deputy public prosecutor Anthony Kevin Morais was nowhere involved in the investigation on 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

This was clarified by Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali in a media statement today.

Mohamed Apandi said the Attorney-General's Chamber strongly urged against any speculation over Morais’ whereabouts as police investigation into his unexplained disappearance is ongoing.

"The AGC wishes to clarify that Mr. Morais was transferred back to Chambers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) with effect from July 15, 2014, where he assumed the post of Deputy Head of the Appellate and Trial Division of the AGC.

"It is further clarified that Mr. Morais is not involved in any investigation pertaining to 1MDB and that the MACC cases which he is handling in his current portfolio are cases which he brought along with him for purposes of continuity of prosecution," Mohamed Apandi said in the statement.

He said Morais' friends and colleagues share the concern of his family on his reported disappearance.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time," he added.

Morais was reported missing by his family on Friday evening. He was reportedly last seen leaving his Menara Duta apartment here that morning, heading to work.

Yesterday, it was reported that a burnt car was found in Hutan Melintang, Perak, two days after the DPP went missing.

A villager who was the first to discover the car, said the vehicle was still burning when he stumbled upon it.

Police, however, said it was too early to determine if the find was related to Morais' disappearance.