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Bangladesh's Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government suspects former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed possesses passports from multiple countries and is pursuing bail cancellation through legal representatives in the UAE.
A MACC investigator has rejected claims that his inquiry into the RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project involving former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was compromised by personal bias or prejudicial conduct.
The MACC has initiated a comprehensive investigation into Tabung Haji following the release of a damning Royal Commission of Inquiry report. Eight officers were deployed to the pilgrimage fund's headquarters to examine documentation and interview relevant officials.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has signalled that additional arrests are likely in its ongoing investigation into the hacking of the MyIMMs immigration system and unlawful processing of Temporary Employment Visit Pass applications.
Vietnam's booming durian export industry faces scrutiny as authorities investigate corruption in the certification system that controls market access to China, threatening the sector's $4.7 billion revenue stream.
A senior police officer in North Sumatra has been arrested and detained for his alleged involvement in the misappropriation of social assistance funds worth Rp 3.9 billion. A forensic audit estimates state losses at approximately Rp 1.9 billion.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended deploying AI-powered scanning systems at cargo terminals nationwide to enhance detection of dangerous goods and reduce corruption risks in port operations.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency will spearhead an ASEAN-wide training course on recovering criminal assets, leveraging lessons learned from the 1MDB scandal to help neighbouring countries combat corruption more effectively.
The Court of Appeal will hear Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her conviction in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project graft case in September, where she seeks to overturn a 10-year jail sentence and RM970 million fine.
Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has exhausted her legal options after the Federal Court declined to reconsider its decision to keep the judge who convicted her in the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project case.
Vietnam has detained its deputy agriculture minister and three other officials on corruption charges related to durian exports to China, in what marks an escalation of a wider investigation into illicit certification practices.
A Bentong prison staff member faces arrest over allegations of accepting bribes to smuggle prohibited items to inmates, raising fresh concerns about security lapses at Malaysian correctional facilities.
A construction firm's managing director has testified in court that he donated RM19.5 million to Bersatu political party to help secure the Pulau Indah Ring Road Phase 3 project for his brother's company, Sutracom.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reasserted his government's backing for a landmark 2016 arbitration decision rejecting China's sweeping South China Sea claims, while simultaneously moving to prosecute a senior ally in a major graft investigation.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a crucial State of the Nation speech as his administration battles fallout from a billion-dollar graft scandal that has derailed economic growth and eroded public confidence.
Former actress Zizie Izette faces a pivotal day in court as her seven-year legal struggle over abetment charges linked to her late husband Bung Moktar Radin's RM2.8 million corruption case reaches a critical juncture.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has insisted that individuals at all levels must face consequences if the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry uncovers evidence of wrongdoing, corruption, or abuse of power.
South Korean authorities have raided the National Election Commission's headquarters as part of an expanding investigation into allegations that officials manipulated electoral data to conceal errors surrounding widespread ballot shortages during June local elections.
Three Selayang Municipal Council employees have been charged with soliciting RM3,550 in bribes to expedite business licence and temporary permit applications, raising fresh concerns about corruption within local government.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied any involvement in a RM178 million government contract awarded to a company connected to his brother, stating he played no role in the procurement decision.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a Sabah NGO president accused of misappropriating RM2 million intended for a cultural hall project, marking another significant graft investigation in the eastern Malaysian state.
Former MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki has denied involvement in a RM178.29 million contract awarded to a firm linked to his brother, claiming he has no knowledge of the matter.
A Malaysian Sessions Court has acquitted Bung Moktar Radin's widow in a RM2.8 million graft case after a seven-year legal battle, finding the defence raised reasonable doubt against the prosecution.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad has been acquitted of charges related to abetting her late husband, former Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, in a RM2.8 million corruption matter, concluding a seven-year legal battle.
A Kelantan police station commander has been remanded for a week as the MACC investigates allegations he accepted a RM500 bribe, marking another high-profile corruption case involving law enforcement in the state.
A commanding officer at a police station in Kota Baru has been taken into custody following allegations of soliciting and accepting RM500 from someone carrying UNHCR refugee documentation. The arrest signals renewed anti-corruption enforcement.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad attended the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex to receive the verdict in her RM2.8 million corruption abetment trial, a significant case involving alleged misconduct by a prominent political figure.
Datin Seri Zizie Izette has been cleared of charges of abetting her late husband in a RM2.8 million bribery scheme linked to Felcra Bhd's controversial unit trust investment, ending a significant corruption case.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a police station chief in Kelantan over bribery allegations involving nearly RM1,000, marking the latest corruption case involving law enforcement.
The United States has returned more than USD1.37 billion in assets connected to 1MDB fund misappropriation to Malaysia, with significant additional amounts remaining frozen or under forfeiture proceedings in US and international jurisdictions.
The MACC has released all frozen bank accounts belonging to Padini Holdings and its subsidiaries, concluding an investigation that began in April. No charges have been filed against the company or its personnel.
A cross-party bloc of 34 MPs has rallied behind calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine claims of systematic misconduct within the MACC, centring on former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki's shareholding issues.
A gambling conglomerate controlled by influential Cambodian tycoon Lim Heng rented buildings at above-market rates to operators running massive scam and human trafficking operations from a compound near the Thai border, Reuters investigation reveals.
Nepal's Kathmandu district court has convicted two former government ministers for orchestrating a document forgery scheme that allowed Nepali nationals to fraudulently claim Bhutanese refugee status for resettlement in the United States.
Human rights organisation FairSquare has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, alleging multiple breaches of Olympic Charter rules on political neutrality, particularly regarding his handling of a controversial player suspension.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission detained a former civil servant for allegedly misusing 11 people's personal details to fraudulently obtain RM300,000 in aid disbursements, marking another instance of internal government corruption.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is attempting to locate two Bangladeshi nationals to serve as prosecution witnesses in a significant corruption trial currently underway at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
Indonesian authorities raided multiple locations across Jakarta, discovering $26.3 million in gold bars and foreign currency linked to Febrie Adriansyah, who recently resigned as deputy attorney general for special crimes.
A former chief of South Korea's Cheongdo County was discovered dead on a mountain while under investigation for corruption, bribery, and allegations of breaking into a nursing home director's residence.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has clarified that his willingness to resign from cabinet was explicitly conditional on former Prime Minister Najib Razak being released without serving an appropriate sentence.
Turkish prosecutors have detained 36 individuals in an anti-corruption sweep, including a municipal leader from an opposition-controlled district in Ankara, amid allegations of illegal contract awards and bribery.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a significant crackdown on alleged corruption within the Foreign Affairs Ministry, freezing 14 bank accounts and seizing RM1.4 million in assets as part of an investigation into a suspected syndicate.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expelled a high-ranking military official from the ruling party, accusing him of serious corruption and bribery. The move signals continuing instability within Pyongyang's military establishment.
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Malaysian authorities have arrested 38 individuals, including enforcement officers and government staff, in connection with suspected immigration corruption. Police recovered luxury goods valued at RM2.5 million during the operation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is actively searching for Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, 40, who has failed to appear at four consecutive case appeal hearings at Ipoh High Court. An arrest warrant was issued in June.
Malaysia's anti-corruption commission has issued an arrest warrant for former immigration officer Megat Khairul Anuar Sulaiman, who has repeatedly failed to attend court proceedings in connection with an ongoing investigation.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has completed investigations into 69 cases of abuse within the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme and will recommend charges against those involved.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained 33 people, including law enforcement and civil servants, suspected of involvement in a corruption syndicate targeting foreign nationals.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body has remanded 33 people, including government enforcement officers, as part of an investigation into an alleged visa bribery syndicate operating since 2021.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will immediately deploy a certified integrity officer to the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) in response to an ongoing fraud investigation into the Daya Kerjaya 2.0 programme.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has initiated 81 investigations into alleged fraudulent claims under PERKESO's Daya Kerjaya 2.0 employment incentive scheme, involving 143 companies and 98 individuals with estimated losses of RM9 million.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is investigating overseas luxury properties valued at RM59 million that are allegedly connected to 1MDB, focusing on corruption, money laundering, and asset recovery.
Malaysia's anti-corruption body says it has discovered no evidence implicating former Natural Resources Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in allegations of a RM53 million bribe connected to transferring three elephants to Japan.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is broadening its investigation into a luxury American property allegedly purchased with 1MDB money, signalling renewed focus on high-profile individuals connected to the scandal.
The government will decide whether to establish a Royal Commission of Inquiry into alleged corporate mafia activities within the MACC based on probe findings, investigation outcomes, and legal procedures, says a senior minister.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three individuals in Kedah, including two company directors, over a suspected RM20 million financing scheme tied to paddy and rice purchases that authorities say never took place.
A Customs assistant director denies receiving RM15,000 to discontinue a probe he was managing, entering a not guilty plea at Sessions Court in Shah Alam today.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has issued a stark warning that Malaysia's era of rampant corruption and misappropriation of public funds must come to an end, addressing supporters in Johor and reiterating the government's commitment to transparent administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared an end to Malaysia's 'culture of plunder', pledging that no official—regardless of position—will receive government protection if implicated in corruption.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia's era of systemic plunder and crony-driven politics has ended, reaffirming the Madani Government's pledge to institute ethical governance standards.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that Malaysia will not adjust its position on fugitive financier Jho Low, even if he receives a pardon from the United States government.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia's unwavering position on fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho, stating the country will not be influenced by any potential US presidential pardon decision, regardless of international developments.
A Singapore Traffic Police officer has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for illegally accessing government computers and sharing details about a woman complainant with a friend, who subsequently made death threats against her.
Malaysia's Federal Court has pushed back its ruling on the prosecution's appeal challenging Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's acquittal on corruption charges to July 13, extending uncertainty over the case.
The Court of Appeal has postponed Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's appeal against her RM1.25 billion Sarawak solar hybrid project corruption conviction after her defence counsel requested an emotional adjournment.
The Court of Appeal has rescheduled Rosmah Mansor's corruption appeal to September as judges consider whether one member should step aside, with the bench issuing a stern warning against future delays.
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A senior enforcement officer from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been arrested following allegations that he received a RM50,000 bribe. The suspect faces a three-day remand period as investigations proceed.
Fifty-one Malaysian NGOs have called for a Royal Commission of Inquiry to investigate allegations of corporate mafia involvement within the MACC, centring on former chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman attended the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya as Malaysia's Federal Court prepares to deliver its ruling on the prosecution's appeal seeking to restore his seven-year jail sentence, caning, and RM10 million fine.
A Sessions Court in Kuantan has ordered former Temerloh district police chief Mohd Azhar Mohd Yusoff to defend himself against 46 corruption charges involving bribes worth RM69,600 allegedly received between 2019 and 2023.
Argentina's President Javier Milei has appointed Interior Minister Diego Santilli as the country's new prime minister, replacing Manuel Adorni who resigned amid accusations of undeclared assets and expensive personal expenditures.
Iraqi authorities have detained 47 officials, including members of parliament, in a major anti-corruption operation. The arrests signal intensified efforts to tackle systemic graft plaguing the government.
A Seoul court has convicted Kim Keon Hee, former South Korean first lady, to seven years imprisonment for soliciting and receiving luxury gifts including jewellery and watches totalling approximately 300 million won in exchange for government appointments and business favours.
The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Isa Samad's request to review its decision reinstating his corruption conviction tied to a RM3.09 million hotel property transaction, leaving his jail sentence intact.
The Federal Court is set to deliver its decision on Datuk Isa Samad's application to review the reinstatement of his six-year jail sentence and RM15.45 million corruption fine following a hearing in Putrajaya today.
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An Ipoh Sessions Court devoted two hours to reading 146 corruption charges against a former government engineer, underscoring Malaysia's continued focus on tackling institutional graft within the public sector.
A former assistant engineer at Kerian's District and Land Office faces 146 bribery charges allegedly worth RM183,500, highlighting systemic corruption concerns in Malaysian land administration.
A former officer at Islamic think-tank Ikram faces new money laundering charges involving RM18 million, allegedly used to acquire high-end vehicles through corporate accounts.
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of a former justice minister, for allegedly negotiating a substantial bribe to secure the release of a major drug trafficker extradited from Madagascar in 2023.