Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiry (opens original article in a new tab)

A corruption inquiry has been launched in Malaysia over the transfer of three elephants to Japan, with allegations that funds from the move were not properly channelled to the government.

• Three elephants transferred from Malaysia to Japan are central to a corruption investigation.
• Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is examining if 53 million ringgit linked to the transfer was not received by the government.
• The investigation focuses on the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry and involved agents.