Facing an MACC Raid? Here’s What the Law Says

Latheefa Koya, lawyer, co-founder of Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) and former Chief Commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) | Ragunath Kesavan, senior legal practitioner and former President of the Malaysian Bar

13-Aug-25 18:00

Facing an MACC Raid? Here’s What the Law Says

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The MACC has sweeping powers to investigate corruption, including the ability to conduct unannounced raids. But how much power is too much? And more importantly, what are your rights if you’re ever caught in one? Lawyer Ragunath Kesavan joins us to share what the law says, and what to keep in mind if you ever face a raid or MACC investigation.

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Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan

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Categories: Law/Activism, corruption, government, politics, controversies

Tags: malaysian anti-corruption commission (macc), corruption, anti-corruption, macc,

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