Rafizi at Bukit Aman for probe linked to ‘corporate mafia’, minister

The former economy minister is being investigated over remarks he made at a ceramah in Selayang on Oct 20.

Free Malaysia Today Nur Alif Hazmi · News & blogs · 2 hr ago · 1 min read

Key takeaways

Malaysian opposition leader Rafizi Ramli was summoned to Bukit Aman police headquarters to provide a statement regarding allegations of criminal defamation and public mischief. The probe follows his public remarks about a 'corporate mafia' and claims that RM9.5 million was given to PKR vice-president Ramanan.

Rafizi faces potential charges under Sections 500 and 505 of the Penal Code for defamation and public mischief.
The investigation stems from a police report filed after Rafizi's speech in Selayang on October 20.
Rafizi stated the probe mirrors previous legal actions taken against him for exposing 1MDB and Tabung Haji scandals.

Summarised automatically by AI from the original article by Free Malaysia Today. AI can make mistakes, so check the original for details.

Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli arrived at the Bukit Aman federal police headquarters at 10.57am to have his statement recorded in relation to an investigation into criminal defamation and statements conducive to public mischief.KUALA LUMPUR: Former economy minister Rafizi Ramli is at the Bukit Aman federal police headquarters here to give a statement regarding allegations of a RM9.5 million payment to human resources minister R Ramanan and remarks linked to the so-called corporate mafia.

Rafizi arrived at 10.57am, accompanied by lawyers Nik Zarith Nik Mustapha, Adi Zulkarnain Zulkafli and Wan Ahmad Qushairi Adzmi.

"I have been summoned to give a statement over a ceramah I made in Selayang on Oct 20," he told reporters.

Read the full story on Free Malaysia Today You've read the opening, about 114 of 315 words. The full piece is published by Free Malaysia Today.

Continue reading ↗

Story details

Published: November 3, 2026 at 12:49 PM GMT+8
By: Nur Alif Hazmi
Section: Highlight
Length: 315 words · about 1 min read
Format: Article
Original: freemalaysiatoday.com ↗

Topics

Related reporting

6 stories on this topic from 5 sources, oldest first.

Oct 25, 12:52 PM GMT+8
Malaysiakini LFL urges murder investigation into custodial death, wants Bukit Aman to take over probe
Oct 29, 6:19 PM GMT+8
Malaysiakini Rafizi questions new financial crime task force, if new probe will bury 'corporate mafia'
Nov 2, 8:35 PM GMT+8
Berita Harian Rafizi beri keterangan di Bukit Aman esok
Nov 2, 9:08 PM GMT+8
Malaysiakini (BM) Rafizi batal kempen di Melaka, dipanggil ke Bukit Aman beri keterangan
Nov 3, 10:18 AM GMT+8
Malay Mail Rafizi summoned to Bukit Aman over ‘corporate mafia’ remarks, cancels Melaka campaign event
Nov 3, 12:49 PM GMT+8
Free Malaysia Today Rafizi at Bukit Aman for probe linked to ‘corporate mafia’, minister (this story)

Rafizi at Bukit Aman for probe linked to ‘corporate mafia’, minister

Key takeaways

Story details

Related reporting

More from Free Malaysia Today

6 projek sakit dalam tindakan tamat kontrak, kata menteri

Europe entering winter with lowest gas reserves since 2013, says IEA

SKMM siasat akaun Facebook ‘Vikke Lee’ disyaki hina Sultan Selangor

Breakfast with Wong fuels talk of PDP taking Bawang Assan

New York reports first measles-related death in 30 years

Appeals court increases sentence for youth who fathered niece’s child

More in Malaysia

PM: Speed up Sungai Buloh, Sungai Damansara flood projects

Melaka PH unveils manifesto with 12 pledges, targets 25 million visitors by 2032

How US news organisations will make midterm race calls