Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is among individuals being investigated over a graft probe involving his sons, the head of Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission says.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission served Mahathir’s businessmen sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani, with notices to declare their wealth in January as part of investigations into offshore financial and business records revealed by media organisations.
Chief commissioner Azam Baki on Thursday declined to elaborate on the investigations involving Mahathir or his sons.
“Let the investigations conclude first, until an appropriate time when we can state the findings of the case,” he told reporters in televised remarks.
In recent months, the commission has launched several graft cases against prominent political figures including those seen allied to 98-year-old Mahathir, a long-time foe of current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Anwar has denied targeting political rivals, saying the investigations are part of the government’s efforts to tackle high-level corruption.