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Albert Tei
Coverage of Albert Tei in the Nexus archive.
- Malaysia drops probe into ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki, says ‘no further action’
Malaysia's prosecutors closed a criminal intimidation probe against Azam Baki because Albert Tei's complaint did not meet the legal threshold. The decision occurs as PM Anwar Ibrahim's government faces pressure over prosecutorial independence, with high-profile cases being dropped.
- Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat
Malaysia’s former anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation for allegedly threatening businessman Albert Tei, a whistle-blower in a mineral licence scandal involving Sabah politicians. The case was triggered by Tei’s report, which led to a criminal intimidation probe, with statements recorded from Tei and his lawyer.