KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd
(TM) said three former employees of its wholly owned subsidiary, Telekom Malaysia (USA) Inc. (TM USA), have been charged by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over an alleged fraud scheme involving about US$20mil.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, TM said based on the DOJ announcement, the former employees have been charged under U.S. law for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
“The charges relate to alleged fraudulent schemes involving fabricated work expenses, false representations and hiring practices, with the individuals orchestrated a fraud scheme involving approximately US$20mil,” it said.
TM said it had initiated its own internal investigation in December 2025 following suspicion of misconduct involving the individuals concerned.
“Upon establishment of prima facie findings, the individuals were terminated from employment on Feb 14, 2026, for violations relating to integrity and business ethics,” the telecommunications group said.
It added that it had engaged external legal counsel and forensic specialists, and referred the matter to the relevant US authorities.
“TM will continue to extend its full cooperation with the relevant authorities,” it said.
TM said the matter had not caused any material disruption to the group’s operations, including TM USA’s business activities in the US, and was not expected to have any material impact on the group’s financial position.
“TM remains committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, integrity and compliance, and does not tolerate any form of misconduct,” it said.
