Section 21B
Director may require information. [S 59/2007]
(1)
In the course of any investigation or proceeding into or relating to an offence by any person under this Act, of any conspiracy to commit or to attempt to commit, or into an abetment of any such offence, the Director may by written notice —
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(a)
require such person to furnish a sworn statement in writing enumerating all property belonging to or possessed by that person and by the spouse, parents and children of that person, and specifying the date on which each of the properties enumerated was acquired and whether it was acquired by way of purchase, gift, bequest, inheritance or otherwise;
(b)
require such person to furnish a sworn statement in writing of any money or other property paid or disposed of by him during such period as may be specified in the order;
(c)
require such person to furnish a sworn statement in writing enumerating all property belonging to or possessed by him where the
Director has reasonable grounds to believe that such information may be relevant to that investigation or proceeding;
(d)
require the person in charge of any department of
Government or of any public body to produce or furnish as specified in the notice any document which is in his possession or under his control;
(e)
require the manager of any bank (as defined in section 21A(6) to give a copy of the account of such person or the spouse, parent or child of such person at the bank.
(2)
Every person to whom a notice is sent by the Director under subsection (1) shall, notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law or of any oath of secrecy to the contrary, comply with the terms of that notice within such time as may be specified therein, and any person who wilfully neglects, or who fails so to comply shall be guilty of an offence.