What’s happening with Malaysia’s ‘corporate mafia’ probe? Minister wants updates

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A Malaysian minister has requested updates on an investigation involving alleged collusion among businessmen and the Anti-Corruption Commission. The case is nicknamed the 'corporate mafia' probe and has sparked public interest in corruption within the legal system.

A Malaysian minister urged the country’s police chief to clarify the status of investigations into allegations that a network of businessmen was colluding with anti-corruption agency officials to oust executives. The government has ordered law enforcement agencies, including the Malaysian Anti‑Corruption Commission (MACC), to look into the allegations involving the businessmen, nicknamed the “corporate mafia”. So far, the police say they have found no evidence of the MACC’s involvement. “It is...