Four Corners team avoids charges, exits Malaysia after questioning PM over corruption

March 15, 2016 3:13

Screen Shot 2016-03-15 at 3.25.45 pm Two members of the ABC’s Four Corners program have flown out of Malaysia after being detained overnight for questioning the Prime Minister Najib Razak about a corruption scandal.

Reporter Linton Besser and cameraman Louie Eroglu were to face charges of obstructing a public servant but were this morning told they would not be charged, and were later allowed to leave the country.

In a email to staff, ABC head of news Gaven Morris said: “I’m very glad and relieved to be able to confirm that our colleagues Linton Besser and Louie Eroglu are now on a plane out of Malaysia.

“It was a rollercoaster night, with the Malaysian police first informing Louie and Linton they would be charged this morning, then a few hours later, reversing that and telling them they would be allowed to leave the country.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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