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Ex-minister says MACC coerced witnesses in foreign worker case
Saravanan has confirmed he will face charges and written to the Prime Minister alleging that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission improperly pressured witnesses. He maintains neither he nor his family were involved in recruiting foreign workers.
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Former minister Saravanan has confirmed he will be formally charged in connection with a foreign worker recruitment matter, while simultaneously asserting that witnesses were coerced by investigators from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). In correspondence addressed to the Prime Minister, Saravanan disputed the allegations underpinning the case against him.
Saravanan categorically denied that he or members of his family participated in recruiting foreign workers, positioning himself as a victim of improper investigative conduct rather than as a culpable party. His written complaint to the Prime Minister centres on claims that MACC officials exerted undue pressure on witnesses during their inquiries.
The case represents a significant development in Malaysia's ongoing scrutiny of ministerial conduct and compliance with employment and immigration regulations. Saravanan's dual strategy of accepting the inevitable charges while challenging the legitimacy of the investigation reflects the contested nature of the allegations.
The matter is expected to proceed through the courts, where Saravanan's claims regarding witness coercion and his categorical denials will likely feature prominently in his defence. The case underscores continuing questions about investigative practices and the standards governing MACC operations in high-profile inquiries.