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Federal agency director in Kelantan to face corruption charges

MACC confirms completed probe into senior civil servant accused of abuse of power, bribery, and false claims

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 03 Jul 2025 5:47PM

Federal agency director in Kelantan to face corruption charges
Suspect, a civil servant, to be charged in court - July 3, 2025

A DIRECTOR of a federal agency based in Kelantan is expected to be charged in court soon over multiple corruption and abuse of power offences, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) confirmed on Thursday.

MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the official, who is due to retire shortly, is suspected of offences involving false claims, power abuse, and soliciting and receiving bribes.

"The suspect is a director who is expected to retire soon. Investigations have been completed, and the individual will be brought to court in the near future," he said at a press conference.

Azam had earlier attended the retirement ceremony of outgoing Kelantan MACC Director Rosli Husain, who formally handed over duties to his successor, Azmin Yusuff. - July 3, 2025

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