KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Businessman Victor Chin Boon Long has clarified that a RM9.5 million payment linked to the so-called “corporate mafia” was not a bribe.
But a “service fee” made under pressure to halt harassment against his associates. He stressed the payment was not intended to influence enforcement agencies or interfere with any investigations.
But rather to stop hostilities and protect those connected to him. Chin claimed he acted under duress, alleging that individuals linked to him faced frozen accounts, unpaid salaries, and mounting financial distress.
He also reiterated allegations that a middleman known as “Mr R” was involved. Authorities, including the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), have denied the broader claims,
While Chin has called for an independent inquiry into the matter.
