The Government of Malaysia is looking to locate at least 18 billion ringgit (equivalent to 4.34 billion USD) worth of further assets linked to a scandal at the state fund 1MDB.
Riza Shahriz Abdul Aziz, stepson of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, on July 5 faced five counts of laundering money from the state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested Sundra Rajoo, a judge from FIFA’s ethics committee, on suspicion of corruption on November 21.
The Kuala Lumpur Court charged former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi with 45 counts under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009.
A former Malaysia intelligence chief has been arrested by the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to assist in probes into the misappropriation of funds meant for the 14th General Election (GE14).
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bank account is no longer frozen, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner Azam Baki.
Identities of four men connected to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), for the first time, have been revealed, reported the Malaysia-based New Straits Times.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has asked for permission to access data sources on incomes and asset declaration of public servants, including cabinet members.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was arrested on June 29 under an order from the office of attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali.