One or 2 to be charged over Sabah mining scandal soon, says Azam
MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki previously confirmed that the probe papers on the alleged mining scandal in Sabah had been referred to the AGC for further action.
BANGI : Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki has confirmed that at least two individuals are expected to be charged soon in connection with the alleged mining scandal in Sabah.
On June 6, a source from MACC said the investigation papers had been completed and submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers two weeks earlier, and that several individuals could be charged.
'I will make an announcement very soon about the one or two individuals to be charged in court,' Azam told a press conference after an MACC event here today.
Last month, MACC said it had completed a forensic report on the controversial videos linked to the alleged mining scandal.
The alleged scandal was reported in 2024 after a series of videos linking several Sabah assemblymen to it were leaked.
The videos allegedly depicted discussions involving bribery and misconduct related to mineral exploration projects in the state.
In February, Azam said the initial batch of videos lacked credibility as they were heavily edited.
Separately, he said today that the anti-graft agency's probe into the alleged misappropriation of sukuk funds for the construction of a highway in the Klang Valley was expected to take another month or two to complete.
'There are many aspects we need to examine, including document analysis and financial statements,' he added.
Yesterday, MACC spent six hours recording a statement from a 'Tan Sri' in its investigation into the highway project at the corporate figure's residence in Kuala Lumpur.
The questioning of the 'Tan Sri' continues today.
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