Kuala Lampur, June 25 -- The ongoing investigation into a 'Tan Sri' allegedly involved in the embezzlement of sukuk funds has revealed that millions were converted into digital currency, according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said during a press conference that approximately RM11 million from the sukuk funds had been transferred into digital assets.

"The funds are believed to have been converted into digital currency for personal use. However, we are still tracing how the money was withdrawn and utilised.

"We suspect the money originated from the sukuk funds and was changed into digital currency. In fact, its use was not related to the MEX highway project. We also have do...