Cropmate's Frozen Bank Accounts Released After MACC Investigation
Fertiliser manufacturer Cropmate Bhd announced that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has lifted freezes on all its bank accounts following an anti-money laundering probe.
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Deputy Finance Minister Denies Jho Low Secretly Entered Malaysia Last Year for 1MDB Settlement Talks
Malaysia's Deputy Finance Minister has rejected allegations that fugitive businessman Jho Low entered the country last year for secret negotiations over the 1MDB scandal recovery efforts.
MACC Lifts Freezing Orders on Rohas Tecnic Unit and Officers' Bank Accounts
The MACC has revoked seizure orders affecting bank accounts of Rohas Tecnic's power transmission subsidiary HGPT and its officers, allowing the company to resume normal banking and business operations.
Former Ikram Official Faces Fresh Money-Laundering Charges Over RM18 Million Scheme
A former officer at Ikram has been charged with laundering RM18 million, allegedly using illicit funds to purchase high-end vehicles including a Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 and Porsche 911 Turbo S through company accounts.
Ex-IT Engineer Fined RM18,000 for Misusing Budi95 Subsidy Scheme
A former IT professional in Terengganu has been convicted of identity fraud related to the Budi95 subsidy programme. The magistrate's court imposed an RM18,000 fine with an alternative 18-month custodial sentence.
Online Fraud Losses Nearly Double to RM2.97 Billion in 2025, Home Ministry Data Shows
Malaysia's online fraud losses nearly doubled to RM2.97 billion in 2025 from RM1.57 billion the previous year, with bogus investment schemes accounting for the largest share. The National Scam Response Centre has improved fund recovery.
Nepal's Former Finance Minister Arrested in Money Laundering Probe
Nepal arrested former Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel on money laundering charges as the country's Gen Z-backed government accelerates its campaign against alleged wrongdoing by prior regimes.
Police pressured to accelerate investigations into 18 suspected investment scam operations affecting over 100 victims
The Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation has convened more than 100 defrauded investors to demand faster police action against 18 companies allegedly orchestrating coordinated investment fraud schemes across the country.
Five arrested in RM77,000 scratch-and-win scheme targeting vulnerable elderly
Authorities in Perak have apprehended five individuals suspected of orchestrating a scratch-and-win lottery fraud targeting senior citizens, resulting in losses exceeding RM77,000 across Ipoh and Taiping.
Three Malaysians Arrested in Singapore Within Hours of Entering on Alleged Scam Operation
Singapore authorities arrested three Malaysian men within six hours of their arrival after they allegedly entered on a coordinated scam operation to collect cash, gold bars, and withdraw illicit ATM funds.
Chinese Health Centre Dupes 100+ Seniors with Soy Sauce 'Detox' Scam, Stealing US$1.5 Million
Beijing authorities have arrested over 30 suspects in a massive health centre fraud targeting more than 100 elderly residents. The scam used soy sauce in fake intestinal cleansing treatments to convince victims they harboured dangerous toxins, extracting over US$1.5 million.
Court Finds Najib Failed to Act Reasonably Over Billions in 1MDB Transfers to Personal Accounts
A Malaysian court has ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak acted unreasonably by failing to address billions of ringgit linked to 1Malaysia Development Bhd funds flowing into his personal bank accounts.
Court finds Najib and Jho Low acted in concert to pillage 1MDB billions
A Malaysian court has concluded that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho coordinated efforts to misappropriate billions of ringgit from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), according to judicial findings delivered in Kuala Lumpur.
High Court Ranks 1MDB Among World's Most Audacious Kleptocracy Cases
Malaysia's High Court has branded the 1MDB scandal one of the world's most staggering acts of financial plunder, drawing historical comparisons to underscore the extraordinary scale of the embezzlement.
Thailand Launches Major Crackdown on Illegal Forex Network Spanning Five Provinces
Thai authorities have dismantled a suspected illegal forex investment network across five provinces, freezing 77 bank accounts and seizing assets worth millions of baht in what officials describe as a major victory against economic crime.
Malaysia's Online Scam Losses Nearly Triple to RM2.97 Billion in 2025, Police Warn
Malaysia's online scam losses escalated dramatically to RM2.97 billion in 2025, nearly doubling the previous year's RM1.57 billion. The Inspector-General of Police highlighted the crisis during a nationwide awareness campaign.
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1MDB Theft Exceeded Historical Plunder, Says Judge in Landmark 809-Page Ruling
A High Court judge has delivered a sweeping 809-page judgment on the 1MDB scandal, declaring the theft's magnitude so vast it dwarfs even historical plunder. The ruling represents a watershed moment in Malaysia's anti-corruption efforts.
1MDB Plunder 'Dwarfs History's Greatest Thieves', Judge Rules in Najib Verdict
A Malaysian high court has issued a comprehensive judgment on the 1MDB financial scandal, with the presiding judge delivering extraordinarily critical remarks about Datuk Seri Najib Razak's culpability. The ruling comes half a year after his initial conviction.
Najib Displayed No Contrition and Deflected Responsibility, Court Finds in 1MDB Verdict
A Malaysian trial judge has determined that former Prime Minister Najib Razak demonstrated no remorse during his 1MDB corruption trial and consistently avoided accepting responsibility for his actions.