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ASEAN Business

Indonesia transfers seized assets to state tin miner as crackdown intensifies

People hold placards during a protest denouncing what they call corruption linked to flood control projects, in Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, September 21, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
ASEAN Business

Philippines corruption scandal darkens outlook for one of Asia’s growth stars

China’s Communist Party expelled Tang in November 2024, six months after he was placed under investigation by the anti-graft watchdog and removed from his post.
International

China’s former agriculture minister Tang Renjian sentenced to death with reprieve for bribery

The lower court judges that previously acquitted the companies were arrested on charges of bribery.
Companies & Markets

Wilmar found guilty of corruption as Indonesia’s Supreme Court overturns previous acquittal

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair for a court hearing in Seoul, South Korea, Sep 22, 2025.
International

Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea

At a Monday press briefing where he named a former Supreme Court justice head of an investigatory body, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the public’s anger was justified.
ASEAN Business

Philippines president says corruption scandal protests justified

File picture of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Azam Baki, who made a series of announcements on Sep 9, providing updates on several high-profile cases, including probes involving two former prime ministers.
ASEAN Business

Malaysia’s anti-graft blockbuster: Who is in the crosshairs?

The latest recovery, along with the recent US$330 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase, brings the total amount of assets recovered by Malaysia in the 1MDB case to RM31.19 billion.
ASEAN Business

Malaysia recovers RM36.2 million in assets linked to Jho Low in 1MDB case

Makarim has been detained in connection with alleged corruption in the procurement of Chromebook laptops during his 2019-2022 term as education minister.
ASEAN Business

Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim named as suspect in Indonesia’s laptop graft case

The raid was on Thursday, days after the agency conducted similar search at the central bank’s headquarters, Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said.
ASEAN Business

Prabowo’s deputy minister named suspect in Indonesia graft case

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