This article first appeared in The Edge Malaysia Weekly on April 6, 2026 - April 12, 2026

In one of several press releases and statements issued by Victor Chin Boon Leong over the last few weeks, the controversial businessman delivered an ultimatum to a member of parliament (MP) — return RM9.5 million of his money by March 30 or he would expose the MP’s identity.

The deadline has passed, and Chin has yet to name the MP. This calls into question his credibility. Was he making empty threats? Or has the money been paid back, hence the silence now?

If the money has been returned to him, he should state so for the record, considering that he had chosen to go public with his problems. In any case, he has a duty to reveal the name of the MP to the authorities.

As at March 27, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission said it had yet to receive any official report on a politician soliciting and receiving money, and urged those with credible information to come forward.

In his 40-page statement on March 24, Chin, who is linked to many public listed companies, alleged that an MP from Parti Keadilan Rakyat had requested RM10 million in cash from him in October 2025, claiming he could resolve Chin’s legal troubles related to the “corporate mafia”. Recall that the businessman, in previous statements, had strongly denied media portrayals of him as being part of the alleged mafia, insisting instead that he was a victim of it.

Chin claimed that he had paid RM9.5 million to the MP, and now wants a full refund as his problems have not been resolved. He later asserted that the payment he made to the MP was not a bribe but a “service fee”.

On March 30, the police confirmed that Chin was among 10 individuals it had detained last December on suspicion of involvement in money laundering activities. He was later released on bail but may be recalled if necessary, the police added.

Recent developments have proved what The Edge previously stated in this column: Chin’s slew of statements and releases should be treated with caution.

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