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High Court dismisses MACC's bid to forfeit RM188k from SUPP

High Court dismisses MACC's bid to forfeit RM188k from SUPP

The court finds that the anti-graft agency has not provided sufficient evidence to support the forfeiture.

Ahmad Maslan seeks revision on failed bid to strike out money laundering case

Ahmad Maslan seeks revision on failed bid to strike out money laundering case

The application is fixed for mention before Kuala Lumpur High Court judge tomorrow.
Umno lawyer granted DNAA, then charged again in lower court

Umno lawyer granted DNAA, then charged again in lower court

The discharge not amounting to an acquittal is over Hafarizam Harun's money laundering case involving RM15m.

Witness struggles with 'cheque or cash' poser in Zahid trial

Witness struggles with 'cheque or cash' poser in Zahid trial

A money changer clarifies he helped convert cash into cheques before depositing them to Zahid's foundation.

Witness: I borrowed to donate RM6.6m to Zahid's foundation in hope of projects

Witness: I borrowed to donate RM6.6m to Zahid's foundation in hope of projects

The witness says he only obtained a six-minute meeting with Zahid and no projects.

Court told Zahid asked money changer to convert tranches of cash into cheques

Court told Zahid asked money changer to convert tranches of cash into cheques

The money changer says contributors passed cash to him for conversion into cheques to be deposited into Yayasan Akalbudi's account.

Ahmad Maslan fails to strike out RM2m money laundering, false statement charges

Ahmad Maslan fails to strike out RM2m money laundering, false statement charges

UPDATED 10.11AM | The Umno secretary-general had claimed trial to the charges on Jan 21.

Ex-PAS deputy president sends letter of representation to AGC

Ex-PAS deputy president sends letter of representation to AGC

The letter is in relation to Nasharudin Mat Isa’s CBT and money laundering case, says his lawyer.

DAP urges govt to probe Chinese bank for 'money laundering'

DAP urges govt to probe Chinese bank for 'money laundering'

This is in relation to the Kuwaiti connection to a 1MDB asset and repayment of 1MDB debts.

Witness: Zahid wanted to advance US$2.058m to help daughter do business

Witness: Zahid wanted to advance US$2.058m to help daughter do business

ZAHID TRIAL | Former Exim bank chair testifies the payment was meant to pay off Ri-Yaz Asset Sdn Bhd's debts.

MACC to slap more charges against Sabah minister tomorrow

MACC to slap more charges against Sabah minister tomorrow

This time, Peter Anthony will face fresh charges at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.

Sabah minister claims trial to abetting CBT involving over RM15.5m

Sabah minister claims trial to abetting CBT involving over RM15.5m

The money is said to be 10 percent of the sale price of oil palm land measuring 2739.19ha in Tongod.
Zahid paid me RM1.4m in cash, no records - contractor

Zahid paid me RM1.4m in cash, no records - contractor

UPDATED 2.40PM | The contractor is testifying as the 70th witness in Zahid Hamidi's Yayasan Akalbudi trial.

'Bungalows sold below market to Zahid-linked entity as it was in disrepair'

'Bungalows sold below market to Zahid-linked entity as it was in disrepair'

Businessperson Lee Kim Yew says this during cross-examination in Zahid's CBT and money laundering trial.
Sabah minister charged with laundering RM8.75 million

Sabah minister charged with laundering RM8.75 million

Peter Anthony pleads not guilty to the charges.

Sabah minister expects to be charged in court tomorrow

Sabah minister expects to be charged in court tomorrow

Peter Anthony received a warrant in connection with money laundering allegedly involving Risda between 2012 and 2013.
Musa Aman acquitted after prosecution applies to drop all charges

Musa Aman acquitted after prosecution applies to drop all charges

UPDATED 12.10PM | This is over 46 charges of corruption and money laundering involving timber concessions in Sabah.

COMMENT | Riza’s discharge: Could the judge have ordered a trial?

COMMENT | Riza’s discharge: Could the judge have ordered a trial?

Clearly, there were grounds for the charges and sufficient evidence accumulated… but what happened?

High Court rejects lawyer’s bid to review Riza Aziz’s DNAA

High Court rejects lawyer’s bid to review Riza Aziz’s DNAA

Senior lawyer Shaharudin Ali says no reason was given by the judge for the rejection.
1MDB funds - Umno's legal advisor sends new representation to AG

1MDB funds - Umno's legal advisor sends new representation to AG

His first representation had been rejected by the former attorney-general.

June 19 set to hear Ahmad Maslan's application in money laundering case

June 19 set to hear Ahmad Maslan's application in money laundering case

Pontian MP seeking to strike out two charges involving RM2m he allegedly received and giving a false statement to MACC.

Rosmah’s money laundering trial dates in May and July postponed

Rosmah’s money laundering trial dates in May and July postponed

The trial has been postponed to make way for Rosmah's ongoing corruption trial on the RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project for Sarawak schools.

'This is a lie' - Ex-AG insists never agreed to settlement with Riza Aziz

'This is a lie' - Ex-AG insists never agreed to settlement with Riza Aziz

UPDATED 6.26PM | Tommy Thomas says his only role in the case was to appoint Gopal Sri Ram to lead the prosecution.

Don't be a hypocrite over Riza Aziz’s plea bargain deal, law minister tells Dr M

Don't be a hypocrite over Riza Aziz’s plea bargain deal, law minister tells Dr M

Takiyuddin Hassan says PN government hopes ex-premier won't mislead the people.