Malaysia’s former anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation over allegations that he threatened a whistle-blower connected to a Sabah mineral licence scandal involving political figures.
The investigation began after businessman Albert Tei filed a police report earlier this month, accusing Azam of intimidation.
In response, Azam reportedly accused Tei of “playing games” and spreading false information, prompting authorities to investigate the matter under criminal intimidation laws.
According to state news agency Bernama, police have also taken statements from Tei and his lawyer, who was allegedly used as a middleman to relay the threat.
“Further investigations into this case are still being carried out transparently and the police require some time to complete them before any conclusions are made,” Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director M. Kumar said during a press conference in Selangor. He added that the investigation paper was nearing completion and would soon be submitted to the Attorney General’s Chambers.
Tei alleged that officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission raided his residence last November with firearms drawn, restrained him using cable ties, and intimidated his family after he exposed details linked to the Sabah scandal.
The businessman also claimed that Azam threatened, obstructed, and victimised him in connection with the corruption allegations. Azam, however, has dismissed the accusations as baseless.
