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Zizie Izette acquitted in Bung Moktar corruption case

A Sessions Court has acquitted Datin Seri Zizie Izette A. Samad of aiding her deceased spouse in a RM2.8 million bribery scheme connected to Felcra Bhd's RM150 million unit trust investment.

By Rajesh Kumar · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Anwar Urges Immigration Officers to Resist Corruption and Uphold Professional Standards

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has challenged Immigration Department staff to demonstrate unwavering integrity and reject corruption, emphasising their crucial role in protecting national sovereignty.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Thailand to Suspend Nearly 6,000 Officials in Massive Exam Cheating Scandal

Thailand is preparing to suspend nearly 6,000 civil service officials caught up in an unprecedented examination fraud scheme, with authorities expanding investigations and recording multiple arrests.

By Rajesh Kumar · 21 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Azam Baki denies involvement in RM178.29mil contract awarded to brother's firm

Former MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a company with ties to his brother, stating he lacks knowledge of the transaction.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Kelantan Police Chief Held for Seven Days Over Alleged RM500 Bribery Case

A Kelantan police station chief has been remanded for a week as the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations that he solicited a RM500 bribe from a member of the public.

By Khairul Anuar · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Police Chief Held in RM500 Bribe Inquiry Linked to UNHCR Card Holder

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a police station chief in Kota Baru for seven days following allegations he accepted RM500 from a UNHCR card holder, marking another instance of graft within law enforcement.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

US Returns Over USD1.37 Billion in 1MDB-Linked Assets to Malaysia

The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets linked to the 1MDB scandal to Malaysia, according to parliamentary disclosure. Additional funds remain frozen across multiple countries.

By Khairul Anuar · 19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Indonesia's Public Works Ministry in Turmoil as Family Travel Document Leak Triggers Ministry Shake-Up

A leaked travel document revealing Indonesia's Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo's wife and daughter were included in a UN meeting delegation has triggered public uproar and sparked widespread personnel reassignments, raising concerns about institutional stability.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Three arrested in Thai civil service exam rigging scheme that threatens 5,000 careers

Thai authorities have arrested three suspects connected to a widespread civil service examination fraud that could strip roughly 5,000 officials of their positions, raising concerns about institutional integrity.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

34 MPs Support Call for Royal Commission into Alleged MACC 'Corporate Mafia' Involving Azam Baki

Thirty-four members of parliament have publicly backed calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of a 'corporate mafia' involving the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and its former chief commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki.

By Rajesh Kumar · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Hunts for Bangladeshi Witnesses in Corruption Case

Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is actively seeking two Bangladeshi nationals whose testimony is critical to a prosecution case currently before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.

By Rajesh Kumar · 14 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

South Korea's Cheongdo County Former Chief Found Dead During Corruption Investigation

South Korea's former Cheongdo County chief Kim Ha-soo has been found dead on a mountainside whilst under investigation for corruption charges including bribery and breaking and entering.

By Khairul Anuar · 13 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Indonesia's Top Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Resigns Following Police Seizure of Cash and Gold

Indonesia's chief anti-corruption prosecutor has stepped down following a police operation that uncovered substantial quantities of cash and gold bars at his properties during a corruption inquiry.

By Rajesh Kumar · 12 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC detains 33 suspects including 10 enforcement officers in visa bribery probe

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded 33 individuals, including 10 enforcement officers, in connection with an alleged visa bribery syndicate. The arrests signal a crackdown on corruption within government agencies.

By Khairul Anuar · 12 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Freezes 14 Bank Accounts, Seizes RM1.4 Million in Foreign Affairs Graft Probe

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has frozen 14 bank accounts and seized RM1.4 million in assets as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption involving foreign affairs ministry officials and a suspected criminal syndicate.

By Khairul Anuar · 11 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Immigration Officers Suspended as MACC Probe into Foreign Syndicate Links Deepens

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has suspended multiple Immigration Department officers from active duty as it investigates their alleged connections to a foreign-based syndicate. The action marks another significant blow to institutional integrity.

By Rajesh Kumar · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Seizes RM2.5 Million in Luxury Goods During Major Immigration Corruption Crackdown

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested 38 individuals—including immigration enforcement officers and civil servants—in a sweeping operation targeting immigration-related graft. Authorities seized RM2.5 million in luxury goods and froze 14 bank accounts.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Hunts Businessman Over Repeated Court Absences in Corruption Case

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, who has failed to appear at multiple court hearings in Perak. An arrest warrant was issued in June.

By Khairul Anuar · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC to press charges in 69 Daya Kerjaya 2.0 abuse cases as Low Taek Jho probe continues

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will pursue charges in 69 cases involving misuse of the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme, while confirming its investigation into fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho remains ongoing.

By Rajesh Kumar · 10 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

MACC Detains 33 Officials in Crackdown on Foreign National Exploitation Syndicate

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has secured court orders to remand 33 people, including enforcement officers and government workers, suspected of involvement in a coordinated network exploiting foreign nationals through various illegal schemes.

By Rajesh Kumar · 10 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Investigation into Fugitive Jho Low Remains Open, Says Agency Chief

Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has affirmed that its probe into fugitive businessman Jho Low remains operational and has never been formally concluded, signalling ongoing efforts to pursue the controversial figure.

By Rajesh Kumar · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Arrests 33 Suspects in Major Visa Bribery Scheme as Enforcement Officers Face Corruption Charges

Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has remanded 33 suspects, including government enforcement officers, in connection with an organised visa bribery operation spanning multiple states.

By Khairul Anuar · 9 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

MACC Launches Major Crackdown on PERKESO Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Fraud with 81 Cases and RM9 Million in Alleged False Claims

The MACC has opened 81 investigation papers involving 143 companies and detained 98 individuals in a major crackdown on alleged fraud within PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses of RM9 million.

By Khairul Anuar · 9 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

RM114 Million From 'Sabah Watergate' Scandal Remains Frozen Under MACC Control

Nearly a decade after its seizure, RM114 million in cash and assets from a 2016 anti-corruption operation targeting a former Sabah Water Department director remains frozen with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, raising questions about asset disposition timelines.

By Rajesh Kumar · 8 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Three detained in Kedah over alleged RM20 million paddy financing scheme

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals, including two company directors, in connection with an alleged RM20 million financing fraud involving paddy and rice purchases in Kedah that reportedly never materialised.

By Khairul Anuar · 7 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Anwar Draws Line on Corruption: No Immunity for Officials Under MADANI Government

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia's era of political patronage and crony enrichment is finished, pledging his government will prosecute corruption without exemptions or racial considerations.

By Khairul Anuar · 5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

Political Rivals Threatened by Strong Anti-Corruption Drive, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attributed attempts to destabilise his administration to rivals' discomfort with the government's uncompromising anti-corruption stance, claiming his team safeguards public resources strictly.

By Khairul Anuar · 5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

DAP accused of inconsistency over Najib pardon stance

Ex-Skudai assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has alleged that a DAP leader privately supported a royal pardon for former PM Najib Razak and house arrest conditions, contradicting public positions.

By Rajesh Kumar · 1 Jul 2026 · 3 min read

Indonesian Court Jails Former Education Minister and Gojek Co-founder Nadiem Makarim for Decade-Long Corruption Conviction

An Indonesian court has convicted Nadiem Makarim, former education minister and co-founder of the multibillion-dollar Gojek tech platform, of corruption. He has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Anti-Corruption Body Detains Senior Enforcement Officer Accused of Accepting RM50,000 Bribe

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a senior enforcement officer on suspicion of accepting a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect is being held for three days beginning immediately.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Corruption Fight Demands Unified Approach Across Institutions, Says PM Anwar

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that tackling corruption demands coordinated action across government agencies, Parliament, the private sector, and civil society, rather than relying on single institutions alone.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Syed Saddiq's Conviction Case Adjourned as Federal Court Defers Ruling

The Federal Court has postponed its decision on whether to reinstate corruption convictions against Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, with the ruling now scheduled for July 13. The delay came as the prosecution continues its appeal.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Church mobilises thousands to defend senator facing graft charges ahead of Duterte trial

The Iglesia Ni Cristo church mobilised thousands in Manila to protest graft charges against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, a Duterte ally, days before the vice president's impeachment trial begins in the Senate.

By Khairul Anuar · 30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Syed Saddiq Faces Federal Court Verdict on Prosecution's Appeal for Reinstated Sentence

Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman appeared at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya as Malaysia's Federal Court prepared to deliver its ruling on the prosecution's appeal seeking to reinstate his conviction and penalty.

By Rajesh Kumar · 30 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Iraq Launches Major Anti-Corruption Sweep in Baghdad's Fortified Green Zone

Iraqi security forces conducted extensive raids across Baghdad's heavily protected Green Zone early Sunday, apprehending numerous officials and parliamentarians accused of corrupt practices. The operation signals renewed governmental pressure on graft.

By Rajesh Kumar · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Former Temerloh Police Chief Ordered to Defend Against 46 Corruption Charges

A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff to enter his defence on 46 graft charges involving alleged bribes of RM69,600 received between 2019 and 2023.

By Khairul Anuar · 29 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Iraq Arrests 47 Officials Including MPs in Fresh Anti-Corruption Sweep

Iraqi authorities have arrested 47 officials, including parliamentary members, in a substantial anti-corruption operation amid the country's entrenched graft crisis.

By Rajesh Kumar · 28 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Former Singapore Mosque Executive Jailed 14 Months for Corruption Over S$223,000 Contracts

A former executive chairman of two Singapore mosques has been sentenced to 14 months in jail for corruptly steering construction contracts worth S$223,000 to a friend's company through insider pricing advice.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

South Korea's Former First Lady Sentenced to Seven Years Prison for Accepting Bribes

A Seoul court has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Kim Keon Hee, wife of ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol, for accepting bribes totalling approximately 300 million won in exchange for government positions and business favours.

By Rajesh Kumar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

23 Rolex Watches and 15 Jewellery Items Forfeited to Government in MACC Case

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission has successfully forfeited 23 Rolex watches and 15 pieces of jewellery to the government following seizures linked to the sister-in-law of a retired military commander.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Federal Court Upholds Corruption Conviction Against Former Felda Chief Isa Samad

The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's attempt to overturn his corruption conviction, requiring him to remain in custody. His case involved RM3.09 million connected to a Kuching hotel transaction.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Federal Court to Rule on Isa Samad Corruption Conviction Review After Friday Prayers

The Federal Court is expected to deliver a ruling on Datuk Isa Samad's application to review his six-year prison sentence and RM15.45 million corruption fine, with the decision anticipated following Friday prayers.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Ipoh Court Takes Two Hours to Read 146 Graft Charges Against Ex-Government Engineer

An Ipoh Sessions Court devoted two hours to reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, highlighting the scale of alleged financial impropriety under investigation by Malaysian authorities.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Ex-Kerian District Land Office Engineer Faces 146 Bribery Charges Totalling RM183,500

A former assistant engineer at the Kerian District and Land Office in Perak has been charged in the Sessions Court with 146 counts of accepting bribes totalling RM183,500 from three years ago.

By Khairul Anuar · 26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son over alleged drug suspect bribe

Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly accepting a half-billion rupee bribe to secure the release of a major drug trafficking suspect extradited from Madagascar in 2023.

By Rajesh Kumar · 25 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial proceeds as court rejects bid to dismiss RM11.6m foreign workers' hostel charges

A Malaysian court has rejected an application by former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife to dismiss corruption and money laundering charges related to a RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel project, allowing the trial to proceed.

By Khairul Anuar · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Guan Eng and businesswoman to face trial on corruption allegations after appeal dismissed

The Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt to overturn corruption charges against former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman, clearing the way for trial proceedings to commence.

By Khairul Anuar · 24 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

High Court Postpones Corruption Appeal of Former Youth and Sports Finance Official to September

A High Court in Kuala Lumpur has rescheduled the corruption appeal of a former Youth and Sports Ministry finance official to September, following a defence application being filed in the case.

By Khairul Anuar · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Former Sports Ministry Officer's Appeal Delayed as Judge Issues Stern Warning on Further Postponements

The High Court has rescheduled the appeal hearing of Otman Arshad, a former senior Youth and Sports Ministry officer, to September. Arshad faces 32 charges of abuse of power and 64 money laundering charges. The judge warned against further delays.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Spain's Ex-Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos Sentenced to 24 Years for Pandemic Corruption Scheme

Spain's Supreme Court has sentenced former Transport Minister Jose Luis Abalos to over 24 years in prison for his role in a corruption scheme involving pandemic mask contracts, in the first ruling of a major scandal affecting Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's Socialist government.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Transparency International Malaysia Urges Greater Openness in Corruption Settlement Procedures

Transparency International Malaysia has acknowledged the Attorney-General's Chambers' recent statement on compound procedures in corruption cases, yet insists that substantially greater disclosure is essential to bolster public confidence in Malaysia's anti-corruption mechanisms.

By Khairul Anuar · 22 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Spanish court hands down 24-year sentence to former PM aide in major graft case

A Spanish court has sentenced Jose Luis Abalos, a former close aide to Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, to 24 years in prison on corruption charges. The verdict represents a significant moment for Spain's fight against high-level graft.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Isa Samad Conviction Review and Army Chief's Laundering Case to Resume in Courts

The courts will hear high-profile cases involving former Felda chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad's corruption conviction review and former army chief Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan's money laundering proceedings.

By Rajesh Kumar · 22 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Transparency Call on Corruption Settlements: Watchdog Urges A-GC and MACC to Reveal Compounding Decisions

An anti-corruption watchdog is pressing the Attorney-General's Chambers and MACC to disclose why they resolve certain corruption cases through compounding rather than prosecution, citing concerns over transparency in high-profile settlements.

By Khairul Anuar · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Over 100 Malaysians Lose RM50 Million in Elaborate Ah Long-Linked Property Scam

A consumer advocacy group has unveiled a sprawling property fraud ring spanning five years, claiming more than 100 people lost over RM50 million through a coordinated scheme linking illegal moneylenders, corrupt legal professionals and government officials.

By Rajesh Kumar · 20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Two Malaysian Soldiers Face Charges for Smuggling Myanmar Migrants across Bukit Kayu Hitam Border

Two Malaysian soldiers have been charged in Alor Setar Sessions Court with smuggling three Myanmar nationals through the Bukit Kayu Hitam border crossing, highlighting ongoing security concerns at the Malaysia-Myanmar frontier.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Ivory Coast Benches Forward Wahi Over Match-Fixing Inquiry Before World Cup Clash

Ivory Coast has withdrawn striker Elye Wahi from its World Cup squad heading to Canada this weekend, days after he became entangled in a sports corruption investigation involving a Ligue 1 fixture.

By Rajesh Kumar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Nearly 1,640 Companies Implicated in RM45 Million Fraud Scheme Under Daya Kerjaya 2.0 Programme

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has uncovered widespread fraud involving 1,638 companies allegedly submitting false claims totalling RM45 million under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, leading to 63 investigations and 97 arrests.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Companies and agents exploited worker data in RM9 million wage incentive fraud scheme, MACC reveals

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has uncovered a coordinated fraud scheme where company owners, agents, and accountants exploited worker personal data to illegally claim approximately RM9 million in government employment incentive payments.

By Lim Wei Jie · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

MACC uncovers fraud scheme affecting 1,638 companies in jobs incentive programme

The MACC has identified 1,638 companies suspected of submitting fraudulent claims under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive programme, with estimated losses reaching RM45 million.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

PSM Chief Executive Faces Corruption Charge Over Bukit Jalil Squash Centre Contract

The chief executive officer of Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia faces a RM1.45 million corruption charge connected to the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre contract award, marking a significant development in Malaysia's ongoing anti-graft efforts.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Stadium Corporation Chief Denies RM1 Million Bribery Allegations

The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven bribery charges totalling over RM1 million, linked to a tender contract for upgrading the National Squash Centre.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

MSC Chief Denies Bribery in National Squash Centre Tender Case

The chief executive officer of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has pleaded not guilty to seven charges of soliciting and accepting bribes totalling RM1.45 million in connection with a National Squash Centre upgrade tender.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Statutory Body Chief to Face Seven Corruption Charges Over RM1 Million Sports Facility Bribes

A statutory body's chief executive officer is set to appear in Sessions Court facing seven graft charges concerning alleged solicitation and acceptance of bribes exceeding RM1 million connected to a sports facility development.

By Khairul Anuar · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Sri Lanka arrests ex-president's son on corruption charges in latest blow to Rajapaksa dynasty

Sri Lanka has arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, on corruption charges involving state-funded military training. The detention marks the latest in a widening investigation into the politically influential family.

By Rajesh Kumar · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Court finds Najib failed to act reasonably on billions transferred into personal accounts from 1MDB

A Malaysian court has ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak acted unreasonably by not contesting the transfer of billions of ringgit linked to 1MDB into his personal accounts, with the judge emphasising the substantial sums involved.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Court Finds Najib and Jho Low Colluded to Plunder 1MDB Billions

A Malaysian court has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Jho Low coordinated their efforts to systematically extract billions of ringgit from 1Malaysia Development Bhd, establishing a pattern of deliberate collusion.

By Khairul Anuar · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

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