Malaysia's former finance minister Daim Zainuddin, was charged on Monday with failing to disclose luxury cars, properties and other assets, part of a corruption crackdown triggered by revelations of tax evasion by the rich.
ANN/THE STRAITS TIMES – Former Malaysian finance minister Daim Zainuddin, who will face two charges today for failing to declare his assets, said he is ready to have his day in court. Daim said his lawyers had been informed that he would be facing the charges. “So be it. I look forward to my day […]
Malaysia charged a former minister on Monday with failing to declare assets, the latest step in a corruption probe that’s targeting several people connected.
The 86-year-old former finance minister and key ally of ex-Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad was charged on Monday with failing to comply with a notice to declare his assets under the country’s anti-corruption laws.