Former CCID chief strikes back in RM 27 million suit
Former IGP and current AG are among 12 defendants in a civil suit filed by Ramli Yusuff.
Alfian ZM Tahir, FMT
Former Commercial Crimes Investigation Department chief (CCID) Ramli Yusuff today filed in a civil suit against 12 individuals, including former Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan and Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail at the Jalan Duta High Court over charges wrongfully brought against him in 2007.
On this day six years ago, Ramli was charged under the Anti Corruption Act for allegedly acquiring substantial assets amounting to RM27 million and claims of abuse of power.
Speaking to reporters after filing his suit, Ramli said that today was a significant day as he was brought to court on malicious accusation exactly six years ago, before praising the judicial system for clearing his name, and described the legal system as fair.
“On this day 2007 I was brought to court and today six years after I am here to seek justice,” he said.
“I am not doing this because of Ramli Yusuff but I am doing this for the men in blue (police personnel).
“I think the police force was demoralised at one stage because the moment the three star general (IGP) (referring to Musa Hassan) was appointed everyone was sacred,” he said.
Ramli, also former Sabah police commissioner, claimed exemplary damages amounting to RM27 million against the defendants.
When asked on why he chose RM27 million for damages, Ramli said it was to signify the wrongful charges brought against him in 2007.
“Both dates and figures are so significant to me. The same day when I was charged and the amount they accused me of having…so I claim RM27 million as damages,” he said.
Acquitted of all charges
Ramli, in his statement of claim furnished by his lawyers to the media, said the whole things started in September 2006 when Musa was appointed the Inspector General of Police and Ramli became the CCID director.
Ramli claimed that in order to thwart his candidacy as Deputy IGP, Musa with other defendants either combined jointly or individually subjected Ramli to a series of action in a manner to implicate him for abuse of power, corruption and other crimes resulting him being sacked from the police force.
