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Malaysia’s US$47 million investment in Indonesian start-up revealed as fraud

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Malaysia's pension fund KWAP invested US$47.7 million in Indonesian agritech startup eFishery in July 2023. The finance ministry has confirmed that the investment was fraudulent, despite following a robust evaluation and due diligence process. The revelation underscores risks in cross-border startup investments.

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Why it matters

KWAP lost US$47.7 million due to fraud in an Indonesian agritech start-up.

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Malaysia's finance ministry confirmed that the investment was fraudulent.

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Malaysia's finance ministry confirmed that the investment was fraudulent.

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  • KWAP lost US$47.7 million due to fraud in an Indonesian agritech start-up.
  • The investment was part of KWAP's portfolio, affecting retirement fund returns.

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The Retirement Fund Incorporated’s (KWAP) US$47.7 million investment in Indonesian agritech start-up eFishery was subject to fraud, Malaysia’s finance ministry has confirmed. In a parliamentary written reply dated July 15, the ministry explained that KWAP’s July 2023 investment followed a robust evaluation and governance process.

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Malaysia's finance ministry confirmed that the investment was fraudulent.

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The investment followed a robust evaluation and governance process.

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Due diligence included internal assessments, independent due diligence, and verification of financial statements by certified international auditors.

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The investment was made in July 2023.

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