NGO claims RM50mil paid to individuals to transfer elephants to Japan
An environmental NGO has filed a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission alleging that RM50 million was paid to private individuals rather than the government for the transfer of three elephants to Japan. The group claims the elephants were captured from the wild and is calling for a formal investigation into potential corruption.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding wildlife trafficking, government transparency, and the potential misuse of funds in international conservation agreements.
Share NGO leader and lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan says the payment did not enter the government's coffers, and urges MACC to investigate. The three elephants were sent to Japan under a transfer agreement with Tennoji Zoo as part of a conservation and research programme. (Facebook pic) PUTRAJAYA : An environmental NGO claims that some RM50 million was paid to several individuals, not the government, for the transfer of three elephants to Japan, urging graft-busters to investigate the matter. Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia president Rajesh Nagarajan said the group was tipped off on the matter by a purported whistleblower.
The article focuses on allegations of corruption and environmental advocacy, which often aligns with critical oversight of government institutions.
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