Political Turmoil: Ex-Aide to Malaysian PM Detained Amid Corruption Probe

Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, former senior aide to Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has been detained amid bribery allegations. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking to extend his detention for further investigation. Businessman Albert Tei has also been implicated in the case.

In a developing political scandal in Malaysia, Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, who recently served as a senior aide to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, has been detained by the country's anti-graft agency. This arrest comes in the wake of serious bribery allegations.

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is set to request a court order to extend Shamsul Iskandar's detention beyond the standard 24 hours for further investigation. Albert Tei, a businessman reportedly accusing Shamsul of bribery, was also questioned and is expected to be detained further.

Shamsul Iskandar, a veteran member of the People's Justice Party, resigned earlier this week, claiming that the allegations aim to discredit him and the ruling government. However, the details of the possible charges remain undisclosed as efforts to complete the investigation intensify.

(With inputs from agencies.)