Timeline of Shamsul Iskandar and Albert Tei case unfolds in full

KUALA LUMPUR – A full chronology has been released outlining the key developments in the corruption case involving Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin and businessman Albert Tei.

On Nov 28, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) detained three individuals, including both men, to assist in investigations into alleged bribe payments made to recover political funds said to have been channelled to several Sabah assemblymen.

Shamsul Iskandar arrived at the MACC headquarters at midday to give his statement before being arrested.

Tei was arrested earlier the same morning at his home in Puchong after failing to appear as directed to provide a statement.

The following day, Nov 29, both were taken to the Putrajaya magistrate’s court for a remand application. The court approved a six-day remand, lasting until Dec 4.

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki instructed investigators to complete the probe within seven days.

The case is being investigated under Section 16 of the MACC Act 2009.

By Nov 30, media outlets began reporting details of the probe, including allegations that money had been provided by Tei as an effort to “restore” funds previously distributed to several Sabah state assemblymen.

On Dec 3, the MACC confirmed that investigations had been fully concluded.

Both Shamsul Iskandar and Albert Tei are scheduled to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with several corruption-related offences.

A separate charge is also expected to be filed against them at the Shah Alam Sessions Court the following day.