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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has rejected claims of systemic corruption within his Socialist administration after a former close aide was imprisoned in a major kickback scandal.
Nepal arrested former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on Monday on money laundering charges, marking an escalation in the Gen Z-led government's campaign against alleged corruption in previous administrations.
The High Court has postponed to September the appeal hearing of former Youth and Sports Ministry officer Otman Arshad, who faces 32 abuse of power charges and 64 money laundering counts. The judge warned against additional delays.
A Spanish court has handed down a 24-year prison sentence to José Luis Abalos, former transport minister and top aide to PM Pedro Sánchez, over corruption convictions.
A Malaysian consumer advocacy group has uncovered a sophisticated fraud operation involving loan sharks, legal professionals and government workers that has stripped over 100 victims of property collectively valued at RM50 million across five years.
Malaysia's Attorney-General's Chambers has defended its use of charge withdrawals and compound settlements in corruption cases, emphasising these mechanisms operate under strict statutory controls and multiple oversight layers rather than offering automatic immunity.
The Malaysia Stadium Corporation's chief executive officer has pleaded not guilty to seven bribery charges totalling RM1.45 million allegedly received for awarding a tender to upgrade the National Squash Centre.
The Raja of Perlis has urged Malaysians to prioritize integrity, reject corruption and cultivate civilised values as cornerstones of genuine national progress, speaking at the state-level Maal Hijrah celebration in Kangar.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has placed more than 1,600 companies on its radar as it investigates fraudulent claims linked to the Daya Kerjaya national skills development programme, signalling the scale of potential misconduct.
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Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will pursue its case in August to prevent the widow of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin from managing approximately RM5.6 billion in offshore assets held abroad.
The chief executive of Malaysia Stadium Corporation has denied seven bribery charges related to a National Squash Centre upgrade tender. The allegations involve soliciting and accepting bribes exceeding RM1 million, with the case now proceeding through the Sessions Court.
A chief executive officer of a statutory body is facing seven corruption charges relating to allegations of soliciting and accepting bribes totalling more than RM1 million in connection with sports facility projects.
A former committee member of Malaysian NGO Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia has claimed trial to 158 graft charges spanning five years, raising fresh questions about financial oversight of non-governmental organisations.
Sri Lanka's anti-corruption authorities have arrested Yoshitha Rajapaksa, 38-year-old son of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, on allegations involving misuse of state funds for overseas naval officer training. The arrest reflects intensified scrutiny of the once-dominant political family under the new administration.
The MACC has detained 13 people, including government agency officials, suspected of receiving RM2.5 million in bribes to award contracts to companies controlled by procurement cartels in northern Malaysia.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 13 individuals including a current and former government agency director over allegations of soliciting and receiving approximately RM2.5 million in bribes related to contract procurement.
A former official at Islamic foundation Ikram has claimed trial on 158 charges involving RM98 million in alleged gratification, with proceedings taking nearly two hours to read out the charges.
A Malaysian court has concluded that former Prime Minister Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Jho Low worked in lockstep to embezzle vast sums from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd sovereign wealth fund, marking a critical juncture in the nation's largest financial scandal.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has scheduled a 20-day corruption trial involving Hydroshoppe and its director to commence on January 4, signalling authorities' continued focus on corporate fraud.
The trial judge presiding over the 1MDB case has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak displayed no contrition and assigned blame to others for orchestrating one of the globe's most significant financial crimes.
A Malaysian judge has released a comprehensive judgment against Datuk Seri Najib Razak over the 1MDB scandal, describing the plunder as exceeding even historical villains in magnitude.
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A Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia official has pleaded not guilty to 158 graft charges involving RM98 million in an appearance at Shah Alam Sessions Court.
Indonesia's leading anti-corruption group is pushing authorities to suspend President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals initiative and expand their investigation into alleged corruption within the National Nutrition Agency.
A suspect will be charged with 158 counts of misappropriating public funds tomorrow. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission says additional money laundering charges will be filed the following week.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing criminal charges against an individual involving 158 offences tied to misuse of government money under Op Sutra.
Malaysian Corruption Watch has called on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission to investigate unauthorized residential flats in Hulu Langat, questioning why enforcement agencies failed to intervene.
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The Attorney General's Chambers has decided against taking further action on a complaint filed by Albert Tei against former MACC chief Azam Baki, determining that allegations could not be substantiated for legal proceedings.
Sri Lanka has sentenced former deputy minister Sarana Gunawardena to 16 years in prison for corruption, marking another conviction in the government's expanding crackdown against figures linked to the ousted Rajapaksa administration.
Philippine authorities have arrested a former anti-narcotics officer convicted of murdering a South Korean businessman in 2016. The case became emblematic of excesses during ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's controversial drug war.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Ministry of Finance are deepening their collaboration to tackle corruption and financial leakages, establishing special task forces to address high-profile cases.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief has instructed all staff members to declare or refresh their asset holdings within 30 days of being notified, as part of transparency measures.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has introduced five core leadership principles designed to reinforce its commitment to integrity and professional standards in combating graft.
Michel Platini has filed criminal and civil cases in France against FIFA and president Gianni Infantino, claiming they orchestrated his downfall in 2015 to block his bid for the FIFA presidency.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded its investigation into alleged misappropriation of funds by an NGO. One individual is anticipated to be charged in connection with the matter.
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The MACC has filed 1,095 charges and achieved 563 convictions in 2024. The agency's new chief pledges to abandon conventional approaches in favour of technology-driven tactics to combat graft.
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The Sessions Court has seized jewellery belonging to the wife of a former army chief under the MACC Act, warning that unclaimed items will be forfeited to the state.
The MACC has identified RM9.01 million in fraudulent claims involving 143 companies under the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme. Operations are set to commence next week targeting 320 workers nationwide.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysian youth to abandon racism, religious intolerance, and corruption, emphasizing that national progress depends on shared values and clear moral direction.
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Transparency International Malaysia has cautioned against growing perceptions that corruption cases can be resolved through financial settlements, urging stronger oversight and accountability measures.
Transparency International Malaysia has raised concerns about an emerging trend of resolving corruption cases through financial settlements, fearing it could entrench a problematic culture of purchasing legal relief.
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Bukit Aman has forwarded two investigation papers concerning former MACC chief Azam Baki to the Attorney General's Chambers for further action and legal review.
Indonesia's newly restructured nutrition agency has suspended approvals for new meal-preparation kitchens and launched a budget review following a corruption scandal that led to the removal of three senior officials.
Transparency International Malaysia has cautioned against excessive reliance on settlements and charge withdrawals in graft cases, warning this could entrench a culture of paying to escape prosecution.
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Transparency International Malaysia has expressed concern over the lack of transparency in corruption settlement cases, citing growing public worry that graft matters are being negotiated outside the court system.
An MACC officer has defended the investigation into Guan Eng, rejecting suggestions that he failed to examine potential bid-rigging matters linked to a key witness in the case.
A retired Special Branch counter-terrorism officer has been ordered to pay RM10,000 after admitting to accepting a RM10,500 bribe from the father of a man with alleged Islamic State connections.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer testified that Lim Guan Eng committed a major tunnel undertaking to a particular consortium after the company participated in preliminary talks with Penang state authorities in 2011.
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Sultan Ibrahim has instructed the newly appointed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief to pursue corruption cases with impartiality and resolve, free from external pressure or influence.
Indonesia's anti-graft agency has arrested Deputy Minister for Immigration and Correctional Affairs Silmy Karim on corruption charges, marking the second high-profile official detained within two days.
Indonesia has detained the ex-director of its free school meals initiative following his dismissal. The arrest comes as authorities probe widespread food poisoning incidents and corruption allegations connected to the scheme.
Saiful Hazmi has been named director of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's legal and prosecution division, ending a three-month vacancy created when the previous chief transferred.
Former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Tan Sri Azam Baki will pursue legal proceedings against businessman Albert Tei following allegations of intimidation directed at him.
A former Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry officer has been cleared of bribery allegations after settling the matter with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission through a compound payment.
A former communications chief at a ministry has resolved a corruption investigation by paying a compound after the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission accepted representations in the matter.
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed the chief of the National Nutrition Agency overseeing his flagship free meal scheme, which has faced mass food poisoning incidents and graft allegations since launching last year.
Indonesian authorities are increasingly prosecuting officials for policy violations and governance breaches rather than direct bribery, sparking unusual public support for the accused and raising questions about how corruption is defined.
Prosecutors are seeking a heavier sentence for the former Sabah water department director and challenging the acquittals of his wife and former deputy.
A Philippine senator who is the son of a former president has turned himself in to authorities after courts issued an arrest warrant related to unlawful payments tied to an infrastructure scheme that triggered mass demonstrations.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has made good governance and tackling wealth concentration key priorities.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has opened an investigation into the RM24 million Bukit Jalil stadium upgrade project following several complaints lodged by concerned parties.
A Special Branch officer has been fined RM10,000 by Sessions court for accepting cash from a family desperate to bring their son home from Syria.
The Immigration Department has terminated 77 officers since 2022, yet graft, misconduct and procedural violations remain persistent challenges requiring deeper structural reform.
The dismissal of 77 Immigration Department officers since 2022 reflects broader structural weaknesses in the agency's integrity mechanisms, supervision frameworks, and corruption safeguards.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki is weighing legal options against businessman Albert Tei, dismissing the claims made against him as unfounded and without merit.
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Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has rejected allegations that he threatened or intimidated Albert Tei, saying he is unaware of what the other man is referring to.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has rejected allegations levelled by businessman Albert Tei as unfounded, while calling on police to investigate the matter as a potential false report.
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The MACC and Judiciary have committed to improving court efficiency for faster corruption case resolution, while expanding anti-corruption education in schools and universities nationwide.
A corruption case involving Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director regarding an alleged bribery offer to Tan Sri Annuar Musa connected to the Menara Kuala Lumpur concession takeover has been escalated to the High Court.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission says forged procurement paperwork and counterfeit invoices continue to be the leading corruption violations detected in Johor, even as investigators pursue high-profile bribery allegations.
Cambodia's Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen has directed authorities to prosecute government officials complicit in online scam operations and confiscate their properties. The crackdown follows raids on over 250 scam centres and deportations of thousands.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission plans to appeal after a court rejected its bid to freeze RM544 million in assets linked to Naimah and eight others. The matter has been escalated to the Attorney General's Chambers.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has announced plans to appeal a High Court ruling that rejected its attempt to freeze RM548 million in Singapore funds allegedly connected to Na'imah and her son.
Vietnam has sold luxury Hermes handbags seized from convicted property tycoon Truong My Lan for more than US$500,000, part of efforts to recover funds from a massive fraud involving Saigon Commercial Bank.
Malaysia's High Court has turned down the MACC's request to freeze RM544 million in assets connected to Naimah and eight other individuals. The funds, held as investment accounts in Singapore, were the subject of the anti-corruption agency's legal challenge.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Perak has obtained a remand order against three individuals suspected of fraudulently claiming RM53,000 in medical expenses. The case marks part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption in the state.
A high school teacher in his 50s who had reported corruption at his school was discovered dead near an apartment complex in Incheon on Wednesday. Police say there are no apparent signs of foul play.
The Sessions Court has sentenced the former director of Sabah's water department to eight years imprisonment and imposed a RM284.3 million fine. Execution of the sentence remains on hold as his High Court appeal proceeds.
The Road Transport Department has identified ongoing use of 'tonto' stickers by commercial vehicle operators, particularly around Klang Valley, to circumvent enforcement efforts. The agency is escalating the matter to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
A Singapore business executive captured in Malaysia after nearly two decades on the run has been handed 38 fresh criminal charges. The case centres on alleged large-scale embezzlement and corruption at a recycling firm.
A Kuala Lumpur court is expected to deliver its verdict today in the decade-long Sabah water scandal case, which became notorious for dramatic images of large cash seizures during investigations into the multi-million ringgit project.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing the recovery of approximately RM8 billion from remaining 1MDB assets, having already reclaimed nearly 75 per cent of stolen funds through international cooperation and legal proceedings.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is pursuing the recovery of eight high-value paintings connected to the 1MDB scandal, with a combined worth surpassing RM120 million, targeting completion before the year closes.
Fashion retailer Padini has distanced itself from eight individuals detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in a money laundering investigation, reaffirming its commitment to assisting authorities.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained eight people for questioning in an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption connected to Padini. Statements have also been recorded from ten additional individuals.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has recommended prosecution of two people linked to an Arm Holdings chip matter, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is pursuing the repatriation of an additional USD2 billion in 1MDB funds by the end of 2027, with assets believed held by suspects overseas. The MACC has already recovered RM31.3 billion since 2015.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is seeking two individuals for judicial proceedings. Jung Tsen Hee from Kuching, Sarawak, and Ridhuan Chee from Parit, Perak, are required in connection with distinct graft-related matters.
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigating officer has testified that businessmen informed authorities of RM3.3 million given to former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng across a six-year timeframe.