A woman detained in a corruption probe involving a former PM’s aide has been released on MACC bail after her four-day remand period ended
PUTRAJAYA: A woman detained by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in a corruption inquiry has been released on bail.
MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that Sofia Rini Buyong was released today upon the expiry of her remand order.
She had been remanded for four days to assist an investigation into allegations that businessman Albert Tei had bribed Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
Shamsul Iskandar is the former senior political secretary to the Prime Minister.
The bribe was purportedly to secure the return of funds given to several Sabah assemblymen.
MACC detained Shamsul Iskandar and Sofia Rini at its headquarters last Friday after they provided their statements.
Tei was arrested at his residence in Puchong.
Shamsul Iskandar and Tei are currently remanded until December 4 to assist in the investigation. – Bernama
