KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has intensified its investigation into an international law firm over allegations of involvement in financial transactions linked to misappropriated funds from 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).
Sources familiar with the probe told Scoop that the law firm is suspected of playing a role in transactions involving about US$1 billion ( RM4.08 bil) connected to 1MDB, including the alleged diversion of roughly US$700 million ( RM22.86 bil) to an offshore entity beyond the fund’s control.
“The law firm is believed to have been involved in the misappropriation of approximately US$1 billion ( RM in 1MDB-related funds, including the channeling of about US$700 million to an offshore entity outside 1MDB’s control,” a source said.
As part of the expanded probe, MACC is also seeking further information on Tang Keng Chee, also known as Casey Tang, the former executive director of business development at 1MDB.
Tang is believed to have links to funds suspected of being misappropriated in connection with the 1MDB case, according to the source.
“These investigations were initiated based on information and intelligence gathered through meetings and discussions with several countries,” the source added. “They involve cross-border financial transactions and the role of professional parties in matters related to 1MDB.”
Sources said the anti-graft agency is now working to obtain additional information on several other individuals who have come under its radar, as part of broader efforts to trace and recover assets for the country.
MACC has not publicly named the law firm or individuals under investigation, citing the sensitivity of ongoing probes and the need for international cooperation. - December 18, 2025
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