She further added that when top law enforcement officers or their family members are involved in a variety of businesses, a conflict of interest arises, which can lead to abuse of power and corruption.

[3] On 14 December 2021, Sungai Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah asked parliament to discuss the allegation that Azam Baki owned shares in two companies listed on the exchange in excess of the amount allowed.

[5] On 27 December 2021, one of the MACC Consultation and Corruption Prevention Panel member, Edmund Terence Gomez has resigned in protest of its inaction against Azam Baki's stock ownership allegation.

Gomez said that he had written three times to the panel's chairman, Borhan Dollah, requesting that a meeting be held as soon as November to discuss the matter.

Gomez stated that he had also written to the chairman of the MACC Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB), Abu Zahar Ujang, on three separate occasions, but had received no response.

The Anti-Corruption Advisory Board (ACAB) chairman, Abu Zahar Ujang, claimed that they are satisfied with the explanation by Azam Baki regarding the alleged ownership of shares in excessive amounts.

According to Ideas, ACAB chairman Abu Zahar Ujang's statement did not fully address public concerns about the MACC's integrity.

[13] On 6 January 2022, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said it would speak to Azam Baki after he admitted that his brother had used the name of his trading account to buy shares.

Lalitha was served with a demand letter, which also requested the removal of two articles titled "Business ties among MACC leadership: How deep does it go?

Edmund Terence Gomez referred to Azam's letter of demand as an act of intimidation, advising him to withdraw the notice immediately because Lalitha had raised a legitimate issue of national interest.

The statement was issued jointly by six ACAB member, namely Ismail Omar, Azman Ujang, Akhbar Satar, Hamzah Kassim, David Chua Kok Tee and Mohammad Agus Yusoff.

[18] On the same day, Prime Minister, Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that further action is being taken by the relevant parties and he believes, the problem will be resolved.

[19] On 9 January 2022, three MACC deputy commissioners have declared their support for Azam Baki, who is currently facing an ongoing investigation following allegations of share ownership.