Malaysian police finish probe into former anti-graft chief, New Straits Times says

Malaysian police have completed their investigations into two cases involving former anti-corruption chief Azam Baki. The findings have been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Chambers, and authorities are awaiting further directives, according to the New Straits Times.

Azam Baki confirmed he had fully cooperated with investigators and provided his statement. He had been under intense scrutiny since February following two reports by Bloomberg News. One report detailed his shareholdings in a financial services firm, which reportedly exceeded the legal limits for public officials. The second report alleged that a group of businessmen collaborated with MACC officials to intimidate business executives and force them out of their companies.

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The investigation papers were submitted to the chambers on June 4 and police are now awaiting further instructions.

Both Azam Baki and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) have vehemently denied the allegations presented in the Bloomberg reports. The outcome of the Attorney-General's review will determine the next steps in the matter.

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I have given my statement to the investigators and cooperated fully with them.