In Malaysia the Public Prosecution Office says there is proof that opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim had sex with a man.

The PPO says it has found sperm on a 24-year-old colleague of Mr Ibrahim. DNA tests allegedly prove the sperm came from the opposition leader.

Sex between men is strictly forbidden in Malaysia. If found guilty Mr Ibrahim could face 20 years in prison.

The incident allegedly took place in a chic apartment in the capital Kuala Lumpur in 2008. Anwar Ibrahim vehemently denies the accusations and says the trial is politically motivated.

Mr Ibrahim stood trial for homosexuality and corruption more than ten years ago. Then he was forced out of office as deputy prime minister and sent to prison for six years.

The conviction of homosexuality was later overruled.

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