Former Malaysian deputy PM Zahid detained by anti-corruption body
Former Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was detained on Thursday by the country's anti-corruption body.
United Malays National Organization's (UMNO) President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi arrives at Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. Zahid, the head of Malaysia's former ruling Malay party, is summoned to the office of the anti graft agency. [Photo; IC]
In a statement, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said Ahmad Zahid was detained shortly after being summoned to its headquarters.
The commission said Ahmad Zahid was detained over investigation related to criminal breach of trust, money laundering and abuse of power.
He will be presented before a Kuala Lumpur court on Friday to face charges under Malaysia's anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws, the statement said.
Ahmad Zahid, 65, has received several rounds of questioning by MACC.
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