Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri finally meets anti-corruption officials
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob met with anti-graft officials on Thursday amid a multimillion-dollar corruption investigation. This investigation, involving alleged money laundering and the seizure of assets linked to his aides, has sparked public outrage in Malaysia, a country weary of corruption allegations against senior politicians.
Ismail Sabri, who served as prime minister for 15 months, is the latest high-profile figure to be investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office in 2022. The investigation gained momentum after the arrest of four of Ismail Sabri's aides and the seizure of 170 million ringgit (US$38.6 million) worth of cash, gold bars, and luxury goods from safe houses allegedly connected to them. The former prime minister had previously delayed reporting to the MACC, citing health concerns.
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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob met with anti-graft officials on Thursday amid a multimillion-dollar corruption investigation. This investigation, involving alleged money laundering and the seizure of assets linked to his aides, has sparked public outrage in Malaysia, a country weary of corruption allegations against senior politicians.
Ismail Sabri, who served as prime minister for 15 months, is the latest high-profile figure to be investigated by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office in 2022. The investigation gained momentum after the arrest of four of Ismail Sabri's aides and the seizure of 170 million ringgit (US$38.6 million) worth of cash, gold bars, and luxury goods from safe houses allegedly connected to them. The former prime minister had previously delayed reporting to the MACC, citing health concerns.
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