ABC issues official Statement on 4corners crew arrest. in Malaysia. See Linton Besser at a conforntational press conference in KL before his arrest

ABC Four Corners team arrested in Malaysia over reporting on corruption allegations

Updated about an hour ago

PHOTO: Reporter Linton Besser (left) and camera operator Louie Eroglu (right) were detained in the city of Kuching.(Twitter)Reporter Linton Besser and camera operator Louie Eroglu were detained in the city of Kuching last night, after approaching Mr Razak on the street.

They were subsequently released without charge.

Their passports were initially seized but have since been returned. They have been told not to leave the country.

The program's executive producer Sally Neighbour said on Twitter the arrest was related to the crew's reporting of corruption allegations involving Mr Razak.

According to the Malay Mail Online, the pair were arrested after they allegedly crossed a "security cordon".

The media outlet said police were investigating the incident under Section 186 of the Penal Code, which relates to obstructing a public servant.

Last week, leaders from across Malaysia's political spectrum joined forces to call for the removal of the scandal-hit Prime Minister.

Mr Najib, 62, has been under fire for a year over allegations as much as $1.4 billion was deposited into his personal bank account. He has denied any wrongdoing.

Here's the video of @4corners reporter Linton Besser at a confrontational press conference in KL before his arrest https://www.

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