Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat

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Azam rejected the claims, saying he ‘never’ contacted Albert Tei who is linked to the Sabah mineral licence scandal

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Iman Muttaqin YusofPublished: 1:26pm, 27 May 2026Malaysia’s recently retired anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is facing a police investigation for allegedly threatening a whistle-blower linked to a mineral licence scandal involving politicians in Sabah.

Azam accused Albert Tei of “playing games” and spreading misinformation after the businessman lodged a report earlier this month, which prompted the police to pursue the case under criminal intimidation provisions.

Officers also recorded statements from Tei and his lawyer, who was allegedly used as an intermediary to convey the threat, state news agency Bernama reported on Tuesday.

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“Further investigations into this case are still being carried out transparently and the police require some time to complete them before any conclusions are made,” Bukit Aman criminal investigation director M. Kumar said at a press conference in Selangor, adding that the investigation paper was in its final stage and would soon be referred to the Attorney General’s Chambers.

According to Tei, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officers raided his home last November with guns drawn, restraining him with cable ties and intimidating his family after he exposed the Sabah saga.

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He further claimed that Azam had threatened, obstructed and victimised him over the corruption case – allegations the former graft-buster called baseless.

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