Malaysia investigates $12.7M elephant transfer to Japan for corruption

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has launched an investigation into the transfer of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Japan's Tennoji Zoo. The inquiry follows allegations from a whistle-blower, as reported by wildlife rights group Hidup, that approximately $12.72 million (53 million ringgit) linked to the transfer was not received by the Malaysian government. The investigation will examine potential corruption, misconduct, or abuse of power involving the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, the Wildlife and National Parks Department, and involved agents. AI

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• Japan
• Malaysia
• Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission
• Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry
• Tennoji Zoo
• Wildlife and National Parks Department

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