Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency on Friday detained a former senior aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for further investigation amid bribery allegations.
Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, who resigned as Anwar’s senior political secretary this week, was held after being questioned by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers, Chief Commissioner Azam Baki said.
MACC will apply for a court order on Saturday to extend Shamsul Iskandar’s detention beyond 24 hours, Azam said in a statement.
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It will also apply to keep businessman Albert Tei, who says he has accused Shamsul Iskandar of bribery and was also questioned on Friday, in custody.
“I have instructed my officers to complete the investigation within this week so that it can be submitted to the attorney general’s chambers for a swift decision,” Azam said, without specifying the possible charges or offences.
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