The investigations into influencer couple Alif Teega and Aisyah Hijanah continue with more updates to the case. If you didn’t know, the couple recently became the talk of the town after they were arrested over claims of embezzling money donated to their modest wear business.
According to reports, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 20 bank accounts belonging to Alif, whose real name is Hazalif Hazani, and Aisyah Hijanah Azhari. The 20 personal and business accounts reportedly have about RM740,000 in them. MACC said it’s freezing the account to aid with the investigation against the 30-year-old and 26-year-old for misappropriating funds donated by the public through an online crowdfunding platform.
However, a source added that the MACC could freeze more bank accounts belonging to the couple and their business. Zamri Zainul Abidin, the director of MACC’s anti-money laundering division, confirmed the matter. In the meantime, Magistrate Siti Zahirah Zaidon has issued an extension on the remand order against the couple until 16th July (Tuesday).
Many netizens have reacted to the news, unsurprisingly shocked at how many bank accounts the pair shared between them and their business. At the same time, many voiced disappointment towards the couple for scamming the public for personal gain, noting how they used their marital problems to seek sympathy from their fans. Previously, Alif and Aisyah went viral because of Alif’s second marriage, which many claimed was a marketing gimmick to promote their businesses. Aside from their modest wear company, the couple are also authors of Islamic self-help books.
The case seems far from settled – but what are your thoughts on this issue? Do you think Alif and Aisyah are guilty or innocent?
