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Authorities in the Philippines arrested a police officer and businessman after intercepting a van loaded with P1.9 million worth of smuggled cigarettes at a checkpoint in Zamboanga del Norte on Friday.
Police authorities in North Sumatra have detained a second brigadier officer as a suspect in a graft investigation involving approximately Rp 3.9 billion allocated for social rehabilitation programmes. A forensic audit revealed nearly Rp 1.9 billion in suspected losses.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has created a dedicated task force to examine findings from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, focusing on potential criminal breaches including corruption and money laundering.
Bersatu Youth has pressed the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and police to move swiftly against officials implicated in alleged wrongdoing at Lembaga Tabung Haji during the previous BN administration.
Authorities have arrested a civil servant employed at Bentong prison in Pahang on suspicion of accepting bribes to smuggle prohibited items to inmates, marking a serious breach of institutional security protocols.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's chief has reassured the public that the agency's investigations remain independent and will not be influenced by external perceptions or political pressure.
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Pakatan Harapan's Fahmi Fadzil has urged Negeri Sembilan voters to elect leaders who oppose corruption and put public interest first. He praised Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun's governance record ahead of this Saturday's state election.
A former Singapore Armed Forces captain has been jailed 21 months and fined S$6,000 after defrauding colleagues of over S$86,000 and operating a vaping ring that corrupted subordinates through abuse of rank.
The Court of Appeal will hear Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction, 10-year prison sentence and RM970 million fine in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project corruption case in September, with no retrial granted.
Authorities have arrested twelve people, including four immigration officers, suspected of orchestrating a scheme to hack Malaysia's immigration system and fraudulently approve work permits for foreign workers.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained the president of a Sabah-based non-governmental organisation in connection with the alleged misappropriation of RM2 million in public funds earmarked for a cultural construction project.
A construction firm's managing director told court he provided RM19.5 million to Bersatu to help his brother's company win the lucrative Pulau Indah Ring Road Phase 3 contract.
Authorities in Terengganu have detained three individuals, including a former frozen food company manager, following allegations of submitting inflated invoices for wedding catering services totalling RM51,000.
A senior immigration officer in Ayer Keroh has been charged with accepting monthly bribes from a restaurant owner. The alleged payments, totalling RM1,950, were made between January and July last year.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator has rejected defence assertions that Penang incurred no losses when it transferred state land to finance a feasibility study for the controversial undersea tunnel project.
Three Selayang Municipal Council employees face corruption charges for allegedly accepting RM3,550 in bribes to expedite business licence and temporary permit applications, highlighting ongoing governance challenges in local authorities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called on Immigration Department personnel to maintain highest integrity standards and reject corruption, emphasising compassion and professionalism in serving the public.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah-based NGO president over allegations of misappropriating RM2 million in funds designated for building a cultural facility.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained the secretary and treasurer of a non-governmental organisation as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged laundering of RM5 million in funds, raising fresh concerns about financial oversight in the charity sector.
Ex-MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has publicly denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million government contract awarded to a firm connected to his brother, stating he had no prior knowledge of the arrangement.
A Sessions court has acquitted the widow of a prominent Malaysian politician in a RM2.8 million graft case, concluding a protracted seven-year legal battle. The judge determined the defence had successfully raised reasonable doubt regarding the prosecution's evidence.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog and state investment manager have deepened their strategic alliance to tighten governance standards and strengthen public confidence in how the nation's wealth is managed and deployed.
A police station chief in Kelantan has been remanded for seven days while the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations of a RM500 bribe. The development raises fresh concerns about integrity within law enforcement.
Authorities in Kelantan have detained a police station chief suspected of accepting a RM500 bribe from someone holding UNHCR documentation, marking another incident involving allegations of corruption within state law enforcement.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been acquitted of abetting her late husband in a corruption case involving RM2.8 million in bribes connected to Felcra Bhd's RM150 million unit trust scheme.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad faces a crucial moment tomorrow as the Sessions Court in Kuala Lumpur delivers its verdict on three charges of abetting in a RM2.8 million corruption case.
The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets linked to 1MDB misappropriation to Malaysia, according to Minister Azalina Othman Said. Significant additional funds remain frozen or under forfeiture proceedings in the US and other jurisdictions.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for Mohamad Faizul Kamaruddin to serve legal documents ahead of a forfeiture hearing scheduled for August 20 at the Kuala Lumpur Criminal Sessions Court.
A finance manager at KCJ Engineering has testified in the High Court that an RM800,000 donation to Bersatu was explicitly linked to Jana Wibawa projects the company had received.
Bangladesh has seized approximately $6.2 billion in assets linked to ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her family members, and ten major business conglomerates, marking a significant enforcement action by the transitional administration.
Thai police have arrested three key suspects implicated in a widespread civil service examination cheating scheme. The scandal could result in approximately 5,000 government officials losing their positions.
A gambling conglomerate controlled by a prominent Cambodian tycoon with military ties leased compound space to Chinese criminal syndicates running massive international fraud and human trafficking operations, Reuters investigations reveal.
Kuala Lumpur's MACC has remanded a former civil servant suspected of misusing 11 individuals' personal details to illegally pocket RM300,000 in government assistance funds, highlighting vulnerabilities in welfare payment systems.
China has expelled Ma Xingrui, a former Politburo member who led Xinjiang from 2021 to 2025, from the Communist Party over corruption including nepotism, bribery and misuse of official position.
Kim Ha-soo, former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo County, was discovered dead on a mountain while facing corruption charges including receiving illegal payments in exchange for job promotions.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq presented an optimistic demeanour as he arrived at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya for the Federal Court's decision on the prosecution's appeal against his corruption conviction.
Turkish prosecutors have detained 36 people including a mayor from the main opposition party in Ankara during a sweeping investigation into alleged bribery and corrupt tendering practices affecting municipal contracts.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has publicly condemned a senior military official for corruption and removed him from the ruling party. The move signals rare accountability measures within the isolated regime's power structure.
Immigration Department officers detained by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog over suspected involvement in a foreigner smuggling ring will be suspended from duty until the probe concludes.
The Social Security Organisation has moved to reassure the public that its workforce played no role in fraudulent claims linked to the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, which is currently being probed by Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog.
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 proceedings.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has reiterated that its investigation into fugitive businessman Jho Low continues unabated, countering suggestions that the case has been shelved or abandoned.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body has detained 33 people, including government enforcement staff, over an alleged visa bribery operation stretching back several years across four states.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has received three graft reports connected to the 16th Johor state election, including allegations against a candidate. MACC chief commissioner said all complaints are being investigated regardless of political affiliation.
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has flatly rejected claims that fugitive businessman Jho Low secretly visited the country to discuss 1MDB settlement arrangements, maintaining the government's pursuit of recovery efforts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission continues to hold RM114 million in cash and assets seized in 2016 during an investigation into a former Sabah Water Department official, keeping the funds in limbo nearly a decade later.
Whether a Royal Commission of Inquiry is established into alleged corruption networks within the MACC will hinge on investigation outcomes and public interest considerations, according to a senior government official.
A customs officer has begun his trial after being accused of receiving RM15,000 in cash to shut down an investigation into a 50-year-old suspect, raising fresh concerns about corruption within Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
A senior Customs official has entered a not guilty plea to allegations of accepting a RM15,000 bribe to halt an official investigation in what marks another significant corruption case within Malaysia's enforcement agencies.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed the formation of opposition alliances to his administration's uncompromising stance on corruption, claiming political rivals have banded together specifically to counter his government's enforcement efforts.
India's Special Investigation Team is investigating whether stolen gold ornaments from the Ram Temple were melted into bullion to obscure their origin, widening an inquiry into missing donations involving eight arrested suspects.
Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission has arrested retired Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda for allegedly facilitating the illegal recruitment and foreign military training of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will maintain its pursuit of fugitive businessman Jho Low regardless of whether he receives a US presidential pardon, underscoring the government's determination to recover assets linked to the 1MDB scandal.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into Rohas Tecnic Bhd's majority-owned subsidiary HG Power Transmission, confirming no further action will be taken against the company or its officers.
The MACC is pivoting toward sophisticated technological solutions, integrating artificial intelligence and advanced data analysis to detect and prosecute increasingly complex corruption schemes.
Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has challenged the government's decision to appoint former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki as an adviser to the National Financial Crime Prevention Centre, citing his involvement in past corporate controversies.
Ronnie Liu, ex-Selangor councillor, has publicly questioned why former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki attended a National Financial Crime Prevention Centre advisory board meeting.
Malaysia has showcased its hard-won experience recovering 1MDB-linked assets at an OECD anti-corruption gathering in Paris, positioning the country as a voice on transnational financial crime enforcement.
France's prominent far-right figure Jordan Bardella is the subject of a corruption investigation into claims he held a non-existent job as an assistant in the European Parliament, a charge his party rejects.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested one of its own senior enforcement officers for allegedly accepting a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect is remanded for three days as investigations continue.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared at the Palace of Justice as Malaysia's apex court delivered its decision on a prosecution appeal seeking to reinstate severe penalties for corruption-related offences.
A Kuantan Sessions Court has ruled that the prosecution established sufficient evidence against former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff on 46 bribery charges worth RM69,600, ordering him to mount his defence in August.
A Malaysian court has ordered the government forfeiture of 23 Rolex watches and jewellery confiscated from Nor Shahira Atirah Anuar, sister-in-law of a former army chief, following a MACC investigation.
A Seoul court has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee for accepting expensive gifts totalling around 300 million won in exchange for securing government jobs and business favours.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian District and Land Office has been charged with 146 counts of accepting bribes totalling RM183,500 over a three-year period.
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption authorities have arrested the son of a former justice minister on suspicion of soliciting a 500 million rupee bribe to secure the release of a major drug trafficking suspect extradited from Madagascar in 2023.