Pandan Member of Parliament and former PKR Deputy President, Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, has identified the individual known as ‘Mr R’—allegedly a central mediator in a “corporate mafia” scandal—as a practising lawyer. Rafizi’s disclosure follows claims made by businessman Victor Chin, who suggested that Mr R acted as an intermediary between a powerful corporate syndicate and shareholders of the technology firm NexG. According to the Pandan MP, research into public records and Bursa Malaysia announcements indicates that the individual in question serves as a corporate advisor to NexG and holds an executive directorship in a tech-based company.
In a video statement released on Thursday, Rafizi clarified that the ongoing controversy involves two distinct issues that have caused significant public speculation. The first concerns allegations that a senior PKR Member of Parliament received RM9.5 million from Victor Chin to settle a corporate dispute involving NexG. Rafizi noted that based on the details provided, the implicated MP must be a high-ranking party figure with direct access to the Prime Minister. The second issue revolves around Mr R, who is accused of pressuring shareholders to surrender their stakes to the syndicate under duress from authorities.
The Pandan MP shared excerpts of communications between Victor Chin and Mr R dating back to 18 October 2025, a period during which several corporate accounts were reportedly frozen by enforcement agencies. Rafizi asserted that Mr R operates as a proxy for a powerful “boss” within the alleged corporate mafia who claims to possess significant government influence. This influence reportedly includes the ability to direct authorities to freeze or unfreeze bank and share accounts, further complicating the legal standing of the targeted shareholders.
Further adding weight to these claims, Rafizi pointed out that similar allegations had been voiced by NexG Executive Chairman and CEO, Datuk Abu Hanifah Noordin, on 10 March. The chairman reportedly exposed the role of Mr R in attempts to divert specific NexG contracts to third-party entities. Rafizi highlighted that the individual identified as Mr R is a partner in a legal firm, bridging the gap between professional legal services and high-stakes corporate advisory roles within the technology sector.
The allegations extend beyond simple corporate maneuvering, as the syndicate reportedly claimed to have influenced the Prime Minister regarding the awarding of major national contracts, including those for MyKad and passports. Rafizi concluded his statement by stressing that while he has fulfilled his promise to identify Mr R, the broader implications of these claims require a formal response from the Prime Minister’s office. He maintained that the intersection of corporate interests and alleged political influence necessitates a transparent investigation to uphold market integrity.
