Three elephants, RM53m allegations and a graft probe: MACC looks into Dara, Amoi and Kelat transfer from Taiping Zoo to Japan (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigates allegations of financial irregularities in the transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to Japan, involving up to RM53 million.

• MACC investigates allegations of RM53m payments not reaching government related to transfer of Taiping Zoo elephants to Japan
• Investigation focuses on ministry, wildlife department, and agents involved in elephant relocation
• Wildlife group alleges RM50m was paid to individuals instead of government and questions approval process for relocation
• MACC urges public not to speculate as investigation is in early stages