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Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has categorically denied involvement in a RM178 million contract awarded to a company with connections to his brother, asserting complete separation from the decision-making process.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a Sabah non-governmental organisation's president on suspicion of misusing RM2 million in charitable funds, marking a continued push against financial misconduct in the state.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah NGO president accused of misappropriating RM2 million designated for building a cultural facility, marking another high-profile graft case in the region.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad has been acquitted of abetting her late husband, former Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, in a RM2.8 million corruption case after a seven-year legal battle.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a company associated with his brother, claiming he had no knowledge of the arrangement.
Authorities have detained a Kelantan police station chief for a week as anti-corruption investigators examine claims he accepted a RM500 bribe, marking another case testing public trust in law enforcement.
A police station chief in Kelantan faces arrest for allegedly accepting RM500 from a UNHCR card holder, marking another corruption case in the state's law enforcement.
A Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur has acquitted Datin Seri Zizie Izette A. Samad of three charges related to her late husband Bung Moktar's alleged receipt of RM2.8 million in bribes connected to Felcra Bhd's controversial RM150 million unit trust scheme.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is attempting to locate Mohamad Faizul Kamaruddin, 41, to serve him with affidavit documents for a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
Thirty-four Malaysian MPs have publicly supported establishing a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia connections within the MACC and involving its former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Thai authorities have apprehended three key figures linked to a widespread civil service examination fraud scheme that potentially threatens the employment of around 5,000 government workers across the nation.
Reuters investigation reveals that a gambling empire controlled by influential Cambodian tycoon Lim Heng leased buildings at its Royal Hill casino to operators of massive fraud and human trafficking schemes targeting victims worldwide.
A corruption investigation into Indonesia's former top anti-corruption prosecutor has exposed tensions within law enforcement agencies and raised concerns about whether institutions can fairly investigate their own leaders.
Nepal's Kathmandu district court has convicted former Deputy Prime Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and ex-Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand of orchestrating a scheme to fraudulently resettle Nepali citizens as Bhutanese refugees abroad.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively searching for two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a significant corruption case currently before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
Kuala Lumpur MACC has remanded a former civil servant accused of orchestrating a benefits fraud scheme that exploited 11 individuals' identities to illegally claim RM300,000 in government assistance.
Authorities have arrested a former civil servant accused of submitting falsified paperwork to fraudulently obtain approximately RM300,000 in government financial assistance through what investigators believe was a deliberate deception scheme.
Malaysia's Federal Court has upheld a lower court's finding that a prosecution witness in former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq's trial may have faced improper pressure during MACC investigations, reinforcing concerns about investigative conduct.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo county, was found dead on a mountain while under investigation for allegedly accepting illegal payments in exchange for promotions.
Turkish authorities have detained 36 suspects, including the mayor of an opposition-controlled Ankara district, in a major corruption investigation involving allegations of bribery and tender manipulation.
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Malaysian anti-corruption authorities have seized RM2.5 million worth of luxury items and frozen 14 bank accounts in a major crackdown targeting suspected immigration fraud involving enforcement officers, civil servants and foreign nationals.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for a 40-year-old man who has skipped four consecutive court hearings in Perak and now faces an arrest warrant.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has issued an arrest warrant for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, a former immigration officer, after he repeatedly failed to appear in court for proceedings against him.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested 33 suspects, including immigration enforcement personnel, in a sprawling visa bribery operation that allegedly operated since 2021. The sweeping operation targeted multiple states.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has cleared former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad of involvement in a RM53 million bribery allegation tied to relocating three elephants to a Japanese facility.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has launched a probe into luxury overseas properties valued at RM59 million with alleged 1MDB connections, examining potential money laundering and asset recovery.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is set to question several people, including the wife of a former prime minister, regarding a luxury property investment in the United States that investigators believe may be connected to misappropriated 1MDB funds.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has rejected allegations that fugitive businessman Jho Low secretly visited the country last year to negotiate a 1MDB repayment package, dismissing media reports of the purported meeting.
Nearly RM114 million seized in 2016 during investigation of a former Sabah Water Department director remains under MACC custody, raising questions about asset management and legal resolution timelines.
Cabinet will determine whether to launch a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities at the MACC only after examining investigation outcomes and considering public interest, a government minister has said.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals in Kedah, including two company directors, in connection with an alleged RM20 million financing scheme involving non-existent paddy and rice purchases.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three people, including two company directors in the rice sector, for allegedly submitting fraudulent documents to obtain approximately RM20 million in trade working capital financing.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to Malaysia's culture of political plunder and crony enrichment, reaffirming the Madani Government's commitment to transparent, ethical governance and accountability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an absolute end to crony capitalism and corrupt practices, assuring voters that his government will protect no one implicated in graft, regardless of political affiliation or personal ties.
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption authorities have arrested retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda over allegations he facilitated the irregular naval recruitment of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, intensifying the government's crackdown on the influential family.
A Singapore Traffic Police officer has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for illegally accessing government databases and sharing a woman's personal information with a friend she had reported for driving without a licence.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized that combating corruption cannot rest on a single institution, calling for coordinated action across government, private sector, and civil society.
An Indonesian court has convicted Nadiem Makarim, the former education minister and Gojek co-founder, sentencing him to a decade in prison on corruption charges. The verdict marks a significant development in Indonesia's anti-graft efforts.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq has arrived at the Palace of Justice for a Federal Court verdict on the prosecution's appeal seeking to restore his seven-year jail sentence, caning and RM10 million fine for corruption-related offences.
A former police chief in Pahang must defend himself against 46 counts of accepting bribes worth RM69,600. The Sessions Court judge found sufficient evidence to proceed to trial after the prosecution closed its case.
A former executive chairman of two Singapore mosques has been sentenced to 14 months imprisonment after being convicted of corruption involving construction contracts worth S$223,000. Abdul Rahim Mawasi provided price advice to a friend, enabling unfair contract awards.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and jewellery seized by the MACC from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar, sister-in-law of a former military chief, in an ongoing corruption investigation.
Indian authorities have arrested eight employees of the Ram Mandir temple in Uttar Pradesh on suspicion of embezzling donations. Allegations suggest the theft could exceed $20 million from the heavily publicised Hindu shrine.
A Malaysian court has ordered the forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and 15 pieces of jewellery to the government following a Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission investigation into the sister-in-law of a retired senior military figure.
The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's bid to review his corruption conviction linked to RM3.09 million connected to Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites in Kuching.
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Malaysia's Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Tan Sri Isa Samad's final appeal against his RM3 million graft conviction, ending his legal battle to overturn the corruption sentence.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court spent two hours reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, underscoring Malaysia's continuing anti-corruption efforts across the civil service.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of allegedly accepting bribes worth RM183,500 in the past three years.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, for allegedly negotiating a massive bribe to free a major drug trafficker extradited from Madagascar in 2023.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will establish five round-the-clock operations centres across Johor from June 27 to July 11 to handle corruption and abuse of power complaints during the state election.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected accusations of systemic corruption within his Socialist party, following a jail sentence handed down to a former high-ranking aide implicated in a graft scandal that threatens government stability.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has weathered numerous scandals throughout his tenure with minimal political damage. Fresh corruption allegations now surface just months before national elections.
The High Court has deferred the appeal proceedings of former Youth and Sports Ministry senior officer Otman Arshad until September, with the presiding judge expressing concern over mounting delays in resolving the case.
Transparency International Malaysia has welcomed the Attorney-General's Chambers' clarification on corruption compounds but insists deeper transparency measures are essential for maintaining public faith in Malaysia's anti-graft mechanisms.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has begun investigating the transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Japan's Tennoji Zoo, citing allegations of irregularities and possible financial misconduct worth an estimated RM53 million.
More than 100 Malaysians have reportedly lost property valued at RM50 million over five years to an organized syndicate combining loan sharks, lawyers and government officials, a consumer advocacy group has disclosed.
Anti-corruption watchdogs are demanding that Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC publicly justify their decisions to compound corruption cases, citing concerns over transparency in high-profile settlements.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has uncovered widespread fraud in the Perkeso Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, with 1,638 companies suspected of filing false claims worth RM45 million, prompting calls for stronger oversight mechanisms.
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The prosecution has wrapped up its case against former Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azlan Man at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court after presenting testimony from 21 witnesses. The case involves 10 charges of false claims and unlawful activity proceeds.
Malaysia's Chief Justice has clarified that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission possesses legal discretion to issue compounds and negotiate settlements in corruption cases, reinforcing the agency's enforcement prerogatives.
Newly appointed MACC chief Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman has committed to driving institutional reforms following an intense opening month in the role, signalling fresh momentum for the corruption-fighting body.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has launched a major crackdown on the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 scheme, investigating 1,638 companies suspected of submitting fraudulent claims totalling RM45 million. The MACC has opened 63 investigation papers and arrested 97 people.
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The High Court has scheduled an August 13 hearing for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's application to prevent the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from managing RM5.6 billion in offshore assets.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dismantled a complex fraud network that diverted approximately RM9 million from a government wage incentive programme by misusing personal information and fraudulent employment claims.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM1 million in connection with a tender to upgrade the National Squash Centre.
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The chief executive officer of Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia has been charged with soliciting and receiving bribes valued at RM1.45 million in connection with a tender for the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre renovation project.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of soliciting and accepting bribes worth RM1.45 million in connection with a sports facility upgrade contract.
The chief executive of a statutory body has been charged with seven counts of corruption involving alleged bribes exceeding RM1 million connected to sports facility development projects. The case underscores persistent graft concerns within government-linked institutions.
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested on corruption charges involving improper recruitment and misuse of state funds for overseas military training, marking the latest escalation in Sri Lanka's anti-graft campaign.
A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Jho Low worked in deliberate coordination to embezzle billions of ringgit from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd sovereign wealth fund.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrests 13 suspects including a government agency director and five company owners in a RM2.5 million graft investigation involving a northern agency.
Malaysia's High Court has determined that the 1MDB scandal represents one of the world's most significant cases of institutional corruption and financial theft, with the scale of plunder described as unprecedented in modern corporate history.
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An official from Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has pleaded not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98 million in Shah Alam Sessions Court, marking a significant development in what is alleged to be a major corruption case.
Indonesia Corruption Watch is demanding the government suspend President Prabowo Subianto's free meals programme and expand a graft investigation into the scheme. The agency has faced scrutiny over procurement issues and poor governance since its launch.
A trial judge has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no contrition and attempted to shift responsibility while abusing his authority to orchestrate one of history's largest financial scandals.
A person is set to face 158 charges at Shah Alam Sessions Court in connection with the alleged misappropriation of public funds under Op Sutra.
Indonesia's legal authorities have widened their investigation into a nationwide free meals initiative, apprehending additional suspects accused of inflating procurement costs and manipulating vendor verification processes.