RM1.5 billion probe not political, says anti-graft chief


Jason Santos

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Dzulkifli Ahmad says more people will be detained to facilitate the probe into the alleged embezzlement of RM1.5 billion in federal funds meant for rural projects in Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, October 12, 2017.

MOHD Shafie Apdal and his brother, Yusop, may be next to be called in by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission as it extends its probe into the alleged embezzlement of RM1.5 billion in federal funds meant for rural projects in Sabah, said the anti-graft body’s chief, Dzulkifli Ahmad.

He said more people would be called in, and did not dismiss the possibility that Shafie and Yusop were also on MACC’s list.


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