Key facts
- Malaysia's prosecutors have closed a criminal intimidation probe against former anti-corruption chief Azam Baki.
- The decision was made after reviewing a complaint filed by businessman Albert Tei.
- The Attorney-General's Chambers found that the elements of criminal intimidation could not be proven.
- The case was classified as 'no further action' (NFA).
Malaysian prosecutors have dropped a criminal intimidation investigation into Azam Baki, the former chief of the country's anti-corruption agency. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) announced on Wednesday that a complaint filed by businessman Albert Tei against Baki did not meet the legal threshold required for further action.
In a statement, the AGC explained that after a comprehensive review of the police's investigation paper, the elements of criminal intimidation under Section 506 of the Penal Code could not be proven. Consequently, the investigation paper was decided to be classified as 'no further action' (NFA).
The decision occurs as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration faces scrutiny over prosecutorial independence. Anwar had campaigned on a platform of reform and anti-corruption, but his government has encountered challenges with high-profile dropped cases and delays in institutional reforms.