MACC denies gunpoint claim in Albert Tei's arrest

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the arrest was carried out in accordance with standard procedures.

28 Nov 2025 05:54pm
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki.

PUTRAJAYA - The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed having arrested businessman Albert Tei at his home in Puchong, Selangor, this morning.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the arrest was carried out in accordance with standard procedures.

"MACC, however, denies claims that its officers pointed a firearm at Tei during the arrest,” he said in a statement.

Businessman Albert Tei was arrested by officers believed to be from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Friday during a raid at his home in Puchong, Selangor. Photo: Social media
Businessman Albert Tei was arrested by officers believed to be from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Friday during a raid at his home in Puchong, Selangor. Photo: Social media

Azam added that a police report has been lodged to enable authorities to investigate the allegation, which he described as defamatory.

The report, he said, is also intended to prevent the spread of false information that could disrupt the commission’s investigation.

Earlier, it was reported that Tei was arrested by the MACC officers after the anti-graft agency raided his home. - BERNAMA

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