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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has finished a grueling four-day interview with a former chief financial officer as it investigates potential misconduct tied to a RM370 million purchase of shares in two plantation firms.
The MACC has wrapped up its four-day questioning of a former chief financial officer of a statutory body-linked company regarding alleged abuse of power in a RM370 million plantation share acquisition highlighted in the Tabung Haji royal inquiry.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission questioned a former chief financial officer for over six hours at its Putrajaya headquarters on Monday as part of its investigation into findings from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Bersatu has demanded transparency from former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim regarding potential MACC engagement over Royal Commission of Inquiry conclusions.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three additional suspects in its investigation of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, relating to alleged misappropriation involving approximately RM450,000 in penalty notices.
Indian police are pursuing West Bengal businessman Tulu Mondal after raids on his properties uncovered extensive assets including Rs93 crore in frozen bank accounts and 242 vehicles. Mondal allegedly fled to Dubai.
Authorities in North Sumatra have arrested a police officer identified as YML on suspicion of involvement in the diversion of social welfare funds. A forensic audit estimates losses of approximately Rp 1.9 billion from a Rp 3.9 billion social rehabilitation programme.
Vietnam's authorities have arrested a deputy agriculture minister and three others in connection with an expanding corruption investigation centred on durian exports to China, raising concerns about the sector's integrity.
Indonesia's embattled free meals agency has lost its second leader in less than two months. BGN chief Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned citing health reasons and stress, with Prabowo quickly appointing politician Sudaryono as her replacement.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared the government will take a hard line against any corruption or fraud involving KWAP's investment in aquaculture firm eFishery, even as initial reports suggest none occurred. The MACC has been tasked to scrutinise the entire investment process.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a formal investigation into substantial losses incurred by Malaysia's Retirement Fund (KWAP) from its investment in Indonesian aquaculture technology company eFishery, with reported losses reaching RM200 million.
Indonesian police raids targeting corruption cases have sparked visible friction between law enforcement and the military, with armed troops deployed to protect a senior prosecutor's residence, prompting warnings about institutional breakdown.