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Former minister faces charges in Tabung Haji corruption probe
Malaysian anti-corruption authorities will bring charges against a former cabinet minister on Monday as part of an investigation into the pilgrim fund's management. The MACC is also examining assets allegedly linked to the case in Saudi Arabia.
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PUTRAJAYA — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will present charges against a former minister at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Monday in connection with its investigation into Tabung Haji, the agency confirmed on Wednesday.
The development comes as part of a broader inquiry into the management and governance of the Islamic pilgrim fund. The MACC has expanded its investigative scope to include financial assets and transactions in Saudi Arabia believed to be connected to the matter.
The former minister is among several individuals and entities under scrutiny following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji's operations. The RCI, which concluded its public hearings earlier this year, has been examining allegations of mismanagement and potential misconduct within the fund's administration.
Authorities have indicated that the investigation into the case remains ongoing, with potential for additional charges or actions against other individuals as the probe progresses. The case represents one of the most significant corruption investigations into Malaysia's hajj management system in recent years.
Tabung Haji, which manages savings and investments for Malaysian Muslims undertaking the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, has faced intense scrutiny following revelations of significant financial losses and governance failures in recent years.