MALAYSIA’S anti-corruption authorities have frozen 16 bank accounts worth about RM10.2 million and seized cash and assets as part of a widening investigation into alleged corruption linked to the processing of electronic waste and the illegal disposal of scheduled waste.
The operation, carried out under Op Nature, also led to the seizure of about RM87,000 in cash and assets valued at roughly RM220,000, including vehicles and jewellery.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, known by its Malay acronym SPRM, has stepped up investigations in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan following allegations of bribery related to e-waste processing, effluent discharge and the unlawful dumping of scheduled waste.
A source said a company director being investigated by SPRM’s headquarters investigation division has had his remand extended from today until 30 January.
At the same time, SPRM Negeri Sembilan has detained four individuals, including a senior officer from a government department, who have been held on remand since 20 January until today.
“Sixteen bank accounts have been frozen involving a value of about RM10.2 million. A total of RM87,000 in cash has also been seized and case items valued at about RM220,000 have also been confiscated, including cars and jewellery.
“The arrests and remand include a company director as well as officers from the Department of Environment who are suspected of protecting factories involved in e-waste processing and the disposal of scheduled waste without going through the prescribed processes,” the source said.
SPRM chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that the investigation is being conducted under Section 16 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
He also said further arrests could not be ruled out as investigations continue. - January 27, 2026
