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Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman acquitted of corruption, money laundering charges
09 Jun 2020 02:37PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman was on Tuesday (Jun 9) acquitted of 46 charges of corruption and money laundering in connection with timber concession contracts in Sabah.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Azhar Abdul Hamid told the court that the prosecution had withdrawn all the charges made against Musa Aman in the two cases of corruption and money laundering.
Defence lawyer Francis Ng Aik Guan said both the cases need an ending and urged the court to acquit and discharge his client of all charges.
Judge Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin acquitted and discharged Musa of the 46 charges.
“The accused is hereby acquitted and discharged. The bail money will be refunded to the bailer and the dates set for trial earlier will be vacated,” the judge said.
The trial was initially scheduled for September, October and November this year, starting on Sep 14. The judge also allowed the defence to withdraw the applications on legal issues pertaining to his client’s money laundering case.
Mr Ng said the two applications were withdrawn as his client has been acquitted by the court.
“We also extend our thanks to the prosecution for the decision,” Mr Ng said.
Musa, 69, was previously charged with 30 counts of corruption and 16 counts of money laundering relating to timber concessions in Sabah, but was allowed bail of RM2 million (US$469,318) with two sureties for the two cases.
It had been alleged that the former Sabah Chief Minister and Sabah Foundation Board of Trustees chairman received US$50.1 million from eight logging concessionaires as an inducement to approve logging concessions to 16 companies.
He had been accused of committing the offences at eight banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong, China and Singapore between Dec 20, 2004, and Nov 6, 2008.
Anyone found guilty of corruption could face up to 20 years in prison and could be fined no less than five times the amount of the bribe, or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
Anyone found guilty of money laundering could be jailed for up to 15 years and fined no less than five times the amount of illegal proceeds, or RM5 million, whichever is higher.
According to The Star, Musa said what has happened to him was due to “political differences”.
He thanked the prosecution and the judiciary in a statement on Tuesday for its objectivity, professionalism, impartiality and conduct without prejudice in evaluating the facts of the case since it started two years ago, the Star reported.
Source: Bernama/ic(mi)
Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman acquitted of corruption, money laundering charges
09 Jun 2020 02:37PM
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman was on Tuesday (Jun 9) acquitted of 46 charges of corruption and money laundering in connection with timber concession contracts in Sabah.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Azhar Abdul Hamid told the court that the prosecution had withdrawn all the charges made against Musa Aman in the two cases of corruption and money laundering.
Defence lawyer Francis Ng Aik Guan said both the cases need an ending and urged the court to acquit and discharge his client of all charges.
Judge Judge Muhammad Jamil Hussin acquitted and discharged Musa of the 46 charges.
“The accused is hereby acquitted and discharged. The bail money will be refunded to the bailer and the dates set for trial earlier will be vacated,” the judge said.
The trial was initially scheduled for September, October and November this year, starting on Sep 14. The judge also allowed the defence to withdraw the applications on legal issues pertaining to his client’s money laundering case.
Mr Ng said the two applications were withdrawn as his client has been acquitted by the court.
“We also extend our thanks to the prosecution for the decision,” Mr Ng said.
Musa, 69, was previously charged with 30 counts of corruption and 16 counts of money laundering relating to timber concessions in Sabah, but was allowed bail of RM2 million (US$469,318) with two sureties for the two cases.
It had been alleged that the former Sabah Chief Minister and Sabah Foundation Board of Trustees chairman received US$50.1 million from eight logging concessionaires as an inducement to approve logging concessions to 16 companies.
He had been accused of committing the offences at eight banks and financial institutions in Hong Kong, China and Singapore between Dec 20, 2004, and Nov 6, 2008.
Anyone found guilty of corruption could face up to 20 years in prison and could be fined no less than five times the amount of the bribe, or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
Anyone found guilty of money laundering could be jailed for up to 15 years and fined no less than five times the amount of illegal proceeds, or RM5 million, whichever is higher.
According to The Star, Musa said what has happened to him was due to “political differences”.
He thanked the prosecution and the judiciary in a statement on Tuesday for its objectivity, professionalism, impartiality and conduct without prejudice in evaluating the facts of the case since it started two years ago, the Star reported.
Source: Bernama/ic(mi)
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That’s the beauty of malusia politics ..no victor , no vanquished...all live to fight another day ...in Sinkieland ones entire life and the next generation also pays the price of being in the wrong side of politics ...the twein shalt never meet , like mee rebus vs bah Kut Teh
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If you believe the crap spouted by AG here
AG tells why charges against Musa ‘untenable’
FMT Reporters
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/c.../ag-tells-why-charges-against-musa-untenable/
June 9, 2020 7:24 PM
Attorney-General Idrus Harun says the decision to free former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman was taken in accordance with his powers under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution.
PETALING JAYA: The attorney-general this evening cited the inability to obtain vital documentary evidence from Hong Kong as among the reasons for freeing former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman of his 46 corruption and money laundering charges.
Idrus Harun said the documents were needed to prove a case of such nature.
He said documentary evidence from companies and banks, which were expected, could not be obtained through the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters ordinance from Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Department of Justice, he said, advised that companies and banks there were only required to keep records for seven yearIt was highly unlikely that either the banks or the companies would still have the records, he said.
“Apart from that, there are witnesses for the prosecution who have passed away, suffered serious medical ailments or are not in Malaysia anymore.
“This recent development including the aforesaid affidavit in support that was filed has caused a situation wherein it is no longer tenable to continue with the prosecution of Tan Sri Musa Aman,” Idrus said in a statement, referring to the affidavit to strike out the application against all of Musa’s charges affirmed by former attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail.
He said the decision was strengthened by a letter dated Dec 22, 2011 from Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) stating that its investigation against Musa was complete.
The ICAC also said it would not pursue further investigative action “on the basis of known facts”.
“My decision is taken in accordance with powers exercisable at my discretion under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution,” Idrus added.
Earlier today, the Kuala Lumpur High Court freed Musa of the corruption and money laundering charges in relation to timber concessions in Sabah.
This came after the prosecution, represented by deputy public prosecutor Azhar Abdul Hamid, said it was withdrawing all charges against Musa.
Musa, who was chief minister from 2003 to 2018, claimed trial to 35 corruption charges on Nov 5, 2018. Of these, five were subsequently dropped.
He was accused of receiving bribes of between US$28,500 and US$16,148,547 from various individuals 12 to 16 years ago.
He was also slapped with 16 money laundering charges for allegedly receiving US$37 million from various individuals and companies from June 2006 to March 2008.
AG tells why charges against Musa ‘untenable’
FMT Reporters
https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/c.../ag-tells-why-charges-against-musa-untenable/
June 9, 2020 7:24 PM
Attorney-General Idrus Harun says the decision to free former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman was taken in accordance with his powers under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution.
PETALING JAYA: The attorney-general this evening cited the inability to obtain vital documentary evidence from Hong Kong as among the reasons for freeing former Sabah chief minister Musa Aman of his 46 corruption and money laundering charges.
Idrus Harun said the documents were needed to prove a case of such nature.
He said documentary evidence from companies and banks, which were expected, could not be obtained through the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters ordinance from Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Department of Justice, he said, advised that companies and banks there were only required to keep records for seven yearIt was highly unlikely that either the banks or the companies would still have the records, he said.
“Apart from that, there are witnesses for the prosecution who have passed away, suffered serious medical ailments or are not in Malaysia anymore.
“This recent development including the aforesaid affidavit in support that was filed has caused a situation wherein it is no longer tenable to continue with the prosecution of Tan Sri Musa Aman,” Idrus said in a statement, referring to the affidavit to strike out the application against all of Musa’s charges affirmed by former attorney-general Abdul Gani Patail.
He said the decision was strengthened by a letter dated Dec 22, 2011 from Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) stating that its investigation against Musa was complete.
The ICAC also said it would not pursue further investigative action “on the basis of known facts”.
“My decision is taken in accordance with powers exercisable at my discretion under Article 145(3) of the Federal Constitution,” Idrus added.
Earlier today, the Kuala Lumpur High Court freed Musa of the corruption and money laundering charges in relation to timber concessions in Sabah.
This came after the prosecution, represented by deputy public prosecutor Azhar Abdul Hamid, said it was withdrawing all charges against Musa.
Musa, who was chief minister from 2003 to 2018, claimed trial to 35 corruption charges on Nov 5, 2018. Of these, five were subsequently dropped.
He was accused of receiving bribes of between US$28,500 and US$16,148,547 from various individuals 12 to 16 years ago.
He was also slapped with 16 money laundering charges for allegedly receiving US$37 million from various individuals and companies from June 2006 to March 2008.
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Its a tough dog eat dog world in jiu hu.
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er... what about US$16,xxx,xxx? I think all of us start cracking brain oso.
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