AGC files appeal against Yusoff's acquittal

Summary

• AGC files an appeal against Yusoff Rawther’s acquittal on drug trafficking and imitation firearm possession charges.

• KL High Court has previously acquitted the PM’s former aide because the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.

The prosecutors in the drug trafficking and imitation firearm possession charges against Yusoff Rawther have filed an appeal against his acquittal.

In a statement, the Attorney-General’s Chambers referred to Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Jamil Hussin’s verdict on June 12 that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against the former aide of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on both charges.

“After taking into consideration the Kuala Lumpur High Court judge’s decision, the AGC has filed an Appeal Notice to appeal the discharge and acquittal,” said the AGG.

The AGC previously urged the public to stop speculating and spreading slander, amid calls for Yusoff to sue the police and Home Ministry after the acquittal.

Yusoff was accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis whilst in a vehicle outside the surau at Kuala Lumpur police contingent headquarters at 10.15am on Sept 6, 2024.

He was charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the death penalty or imprisonment of between 30 and 40 years and a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane.

He was also charged with possession of two imitation firearms near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am on Sept 6, 2024.

The charge under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960 provides a maximum penalty of one year’s imprisonment, a fine not exceeding RM5,000, or both.

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