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Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has declared his wealth to authorities as part of an ongoing corruption and money-laundering probe, the anti-corruption agency said on Sunday, following the seizure of nearly US$40 million in assets allegedly linked to him.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said its investigation is focused on government publicity expenditure and procurement during the premiership of Ismail Sabri, who served as prime minister from August 2021 to November 2022.
A representative for Ismail Sabri did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Anti-corruption investigators questioned Ismail Sabri in January last year as part of a probe into possible misconduct involving some 700 million ringgit (US$157 million) spent on government publicity during his administration.
In a statement on Sunday, the anti-corruption agency said Ismail Sabri formally submitted a wealth declaration to authorities on February 10 after being ordered to do so.
The agency said it had recorded a statement from the former premier on February 19, adding that he could be called back for further questioning.
Authorities have also detained four senior officials who served under Ismail Sabri and conducted raids at four premises, the agency said.
Cash amounting to 170 million ringgit in various currencies and 16kg (35lbs) of gold bars were seized following the raids, the agency added, without providing further details.
Ismail Sabri is the latest former leader to be ensnared in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s dragnet as current prime minister Anwar Ibrahim seeks to clamp down on corruption.
Ismail Sabri’s direct predecessor, Muhyiddin Yassin, is facing corruption charges in court, while Najib Razak, another former prime minister, is in prison for crimes related to state investment fund 1MDB. Malaysia’s former two-time prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is under a separate investigation.
The investigation into Ismail Sabri is being carried out under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act of 2009 and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act of 2001.
Additional reporting by Bloomberg


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The agency said Ismail Sabri Yaakob formally submitted a wealth declaration to authorities on February 10 after being ordered to do so


The agency said Ismail Sabri Yaakob formally submitted a wealth declaration to authorities on February 10 after being ordered to do so.


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Malaysia’s ex-PM Ismail Sabri declares wealth to anti-corruption agency

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The agency said Ismail Sabri Yaakob formally submitted a wealth declaration to authorities on February 10 after being ordered to do so