BUSINESSMAN Albert Tei was summoned to the federal police headquarters at Bukit Aman on Thursday to assist in investigations into alleged misuse of network facilities and defamation, in connection with a viral video that recently led to corruption charges against a former senior political secretary.
Speaking to reporters before entering the police compound, Tei confirmed that he was being investigated over a recording showing him together with Sofia Rini Buyong.
“I will cooperate, but I will not back down from what I regard as my fight for justice,” he told the media.
Tei was accompanied by his legal team, comprising Zaid Malek, Mahajoth Singh and N Surendran.
Surendran said the investigation was being carried out under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section 500 of the Penal Code, which relates to defamation.
The probe follows a series of public allegations made by Tei against high-profile political figures and enforcement agencies.
During the media briefing, Tei also questioned why a CCTV recorder seized from his residence during an earlier raid had yet to be returned after more than two months.
“I want the authorities to make the footage public to clarify the allegations relating to the break-in at my home,” he said.
Tei reiterated his claims surrounding what he described as a “Sabah corruption scandal” involving mineral exploration licences, while questioning the pace of investigations by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
He further alleged that recordings of his statements to the commission, which were classified under the Official Secrets Act, had been leaked. - January 29, 2026
