Malaysia

MACC probes into politician’s stake in online gambling

Anti-graft agency says will share information with police

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 17 Jun 2023 5:02PM

MACC probes into politician’s stake in online gambling
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the involvement of a politician in online gambling activities in the country. – AZIM RAHMAN/The Vibes file pic, June 17, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is investigating the involvement of a politician in online gambling activities in the country.

MACC, in a statement today, said the investigation is conducted based on information received.

The anti-graft agency will also share the information with the Royal Malaysia Police. 

“MACC will not compromise with any parties involved in corruption as well as abuse of power which resulted in the causing gambling (online) to take place,” said the statement.

Recently, the Home Ministry revealed in the Dewan Rakyat that politicians’ patronage is involved in online gambling in the country.

Its minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the element in question became the Home Ministry and police’s biggest constraint in their efforts to combat the activity. – Bernama, June 17, 2023

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