Event Brief
Malaysia arrests 13 over RM790k bribes linked to cartels
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Summary: Malaysia nabbed 13 people, including a government agency director, over alleged bribes totaling about $790k.
WHO: Malaysian authorities
WHAT: Arrested 13 people, including a government agency director, over alleged bribes linked to cartels; seized cash, vehicles, and jewellery.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 1:15 AM ET
WHERE: Malaysia
WHY: The arrests were made over alleged bribery involving about $790k linked to cartels.
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