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Malaysia to charge former religious affairs minister over Tabung Haji fraud
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said the case centers on alleged hotel leasing dealings in Saudi Arabia tied to the Tabung Haji fund used for haj access.
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency says a former minister overseeing religious affairs will be charged next week over alleged corruption involving the multibillion-dollar Tabung Haji fund, which manages access to Mecca for the haj pilgrimage.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed that Jamil Khir Baharom will face three charges on Monday for alleged misappropriation of assets linked to the fund, following an earlier crackdown after a July royal commission report.
According to the agency, the charges relate to alleged dubious dealings tied to the leasing of hotels in Saudi Arabia, where millions of pilgrims gather annually.
If convicted, Jamil could face up to five years in prison, the report says, citing MACC chief commissioner Abdul Halim Aman.