4 aides of Malaysian ex-PM Ismail face corruption probe over US$22.7 million raid
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency (MACC) is investigating four aides of former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob after a reported discovery of over 100 million ringgit (US$22.7 million) in cash at the home of one of the suspects. The investigation is the latest targeting close allies of former leaders under the current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The MACC confirmed that four former senior officers who served during Ismail's tenure have been held since last Friday. While the agency has not disclosed specific details about the investigation, including the exact amount of cash and assets seized, local media reports indicate that the money was found stashed in bags and safes, along with documents, jewelry, and electronic devices. The MACC has also indicated that more witnesses may be called to assist with the investigation. Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reportedly hospitalized on Sunday due to high blood pressure but is now recovering.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency (MACC) is investigating four aides of former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob after a reported discovery of over 100 million ringgit (US$22.7 million) in cash at the home of one of the suspects. The investigation is the latest targeting close allies of former leaders under the current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
The MACC confirmed that four former senior officers who served during Ismail's tenure have been held since last Friday. While the agency has not disclosed specific details about the investigation, including the exact amount of cash and assets seized, local media reports indicate that the money was found stashed in bags and safes, along with documents, jewelry, and electronic devices. The MACC has also indicated that more witnesses may be called to assist with the investigation. Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reportedly hospitalized on Sunday due to high blood pressure but is now recovering.
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