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Journalists arrested in smuggling syndicate bust were ex-military intelligence officers

By NST in August 15, 2025 – Reading time 1 minute
Journalists arrested in smuggling syndicate bust were ex-military intelligence officers


KUALA LUMPUR: The two journalists who were among 10 people arrested for alleged involvement in a drug and contraband smuggling syndicate were also former military intelligence officers.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the two had opted for early retirement before taking up positions as journalists at a media company.

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