Daim probe: Prominent property developer called in for questioning by MACC, say reports


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)'s dragnet into Tun Daim Zainuddin's case is widening with prominent Malaysian developer Datuk Seri Akbar Khan under investigation over allegations of money laundering and corruption.

It is learnt that MACC had temporarily detained Akbar, the main shareholder of BRDB Development Sdn Bhd for questioning after raiding his home and business premises in Kuala Lumpur last week, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported on Thursday (March 14), quoting sources.

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