Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection with a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Thursday.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File PhotoKUALA LUMPUR, April 25 - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated in connection with a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission said on Thursday.
The MACC's chief commissioner, Azam Baki, on Thursday declined to elaborate on the investigations facing Mahathir or his sons. Mahathir's office had no immediate comment. The ex-premier has previously described the investigation against his sons as politically motivated.
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