NIBONG TEBAL — Bangladeshi authorities will need to clarify their request for Malaysia to arrest and extradite two businessmen, including Datuk Seri Mohd Amin Abdul Nor, founder of IT solutions company Bestinet Sdn Bhd, to aid investigations into alleged money laundering, extortion, and migrant worker trafficking, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Saifuddin confirmed to the press that authorities in Dhaka had contacted Bukit Aman regarding the extradition request.
He discussed the matter with Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain and Attorney-General Tan Sri Ahmad Terrirudin Mohd Salleh.
“There needs to be clarity on the objective (of the extradition) request. If the purpose is to (assist in) investigations, then Dhaka would have to utilise the mutual legal assistance channel.
“If they intend to charge the (individuals) in their court, they must invoke the purpose of extradition.
“I believe that the IGP will deal with Dhaka on the purpose (of their request),” Saifuddin said at the Jawi Immigration Detention Depot and Quarters Complex handover ceremony here.
On November 5, Bloomberg reported that Bangladeshi police are seeking Amin, a Bangladeshi-born Malaysian citizen also known as Aminul Islam Abdul Nor, and Ruhul Amin, reportedly his representative in Bangladesh.
The report alleged the men played “key roles” in a scheme that “fraudulently extorted money from victims” and subjected them to “physical and mental torture.”
The Bloomberg report referenced an October 24 letter from Bangladesh’s Interpol branch to its Malaysian counterpart, with Inspector Ashiqur Rahman from Bangladesh’s Interpol confirming that Malaysian authorities had responded.
Ashiqur noted that Bangladeshi police are preparing documents to meet Malaysia’s formal extradition requirements. He added that the two men were last seen in Kuala Lumpur.
Aminul has denied the allegations through his lawyer, N Sivananthan, who stated that the Bloomberg article’s insinuations about his client or Bestinet’s involvement in illegal practices are “completely unfounded.”
Ruhul also denied the claims via Catharsis International, his Dhaka-based recruitment firm, asserting that the company has “always operated legally, legitimately, and ethically.” — November 10, 2024