Charges imminent in Sabah corruption probe - Azam

The case relates to several viral video recordings of alleged conversations between some individuals and Sabah lawmakers regarding mineral licensing in the state.

12 Jun 2025 03:12pm
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki during a press conference after the second Convocation Ceremony of the MACC’s Certified Law Enforcement Programme, today. - Photo by Bernama
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki during a press conference after the second Convocation Ceremony of the MACC’s Certified Law Enforcement Programme, today. - Photo by Bernama

BANGI - Certain individuals will be charged soon in connection with a corruption scandal allegedly linked to Sabah state assemblymen, said Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

"I will announce it in a very short time; one or two will be charged in court," he told reporters after attending the second MACC Accredited Law Enforcement Programme Convocation here today. 

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki during the second Convocation Ceremony of the MACC’s Certified Law Enforcement Programme, today. - Photo by Bernama
MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki during the second Convocation Ceremony of the MACC’s Certified Law Enforcement Programme, today. - Photo by Bernama

The case relates to several viral video recordings of alleged conversations between some individuals and Sabah lawmakers regarding mineral licensing in the state.

On June 6, it was reported that MACC had completed the investigation paper and submitted it to the Attorney General’s Chambers for further action.

MACC previously confirmed that it had opened investigation papers into the matter and conducted a comprehensive digital forensic analysis of the videos and other related evidence. - BERNAMA

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