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Malaysia charges former finance minister with corruption

News Service
09:25 - 7/08/2020 Cuma
Update: 09:47 - 7/08/2020 Cuma
REUTERS
Malaysia's former finance minister Lim Guan Eng
Malaysia's former finance minister Lim Guan Eng

Malaysia's former finance minister and senior opposition leader Lim Guan Eng was charged with corruption on Friday relating to soliciting a bribe for a $1.5 billion infrastructure project, state news agency Bernama reported.

Lim, arrested on Thursday night, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Anti-graft officials have said he will face two more charges next week.

#Malaysia
#Lim Guan Eng
#corruption
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