What wildlife groups called for scrutiny of the elephant transfer?

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Wildlife advocacy group calls for scrutiny of the Taiping Zoo elephant transfer

Wildlife advocacy group Hak Asasi Hidupan Liar Malaysia called for scrutiny of the transfer of three Taiping Zoo elephants, Dara, Amoi and Kelat, to Japan. MACC said its investigation followed calls made by the group on June 18, after the group alleged that several payments related to the relocation did not reach the government as intended.
Hak Asasi Hidupan Liar Malaysia made the June 18 call
MACC stated that the probe was triggered by calls from Hak Asasi Hidupan Liar Malaysia on June 18. The group alleged that payments connected to the relocation had not reached the government and associated several individuals with transactions worth about RM53 million.
Allegations centred on payments reaching the government
The wildlife group’s concerns were tied to whether relocation payments were properly directed to the government. MACC’s investigation also covered potential leakage and the possibility of bribery, misappropriation, or abuse of power.
Other environmental group also urged an investigation later
Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia later urged MACC to investigate claims that about RM50 million linked to the transfer was paid to several individuals instead of the government. That group said it received information from a purported whistleblower and submitted the names of eight individuals to MACC.

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