Muhyiddin claims trial for six corruption charges, bailed for RM2 mil
Muhyiddin may be facing 20 years in jail and a fine five times the amount of gratification involved or RM10,000 whichever is higher for the abuse of power charges, and 15 years and fined five times the amount involved or RM5 million, whichever is higher, for the money laundering case.
(The Malaysian Reserve) – FORMER prime minister (PM) Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin claims trial to six charges including four abuse of power and two money laundering charges involving RM232.5 million at Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court today.
Muhyiddin was accused of using his position as PM and Bersatu president to obtain RM232.5 million from three companies and an individual, between March 1, 2020, and Aug 20, 2021.
The four abuse of power charges were laid Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009 while the two money laundering charges were also framed under Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 read with Section 87(1) of the same Act.
Judge Azura Alwi allowed Muhyiddin, who is also the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman RM2 million bail with two sureties.
However, the Pagoh MP has to surrender his international passport to the court until the case is resolved.
Azura also set May 26 for the re-mention of the case.
Muhyiddin may be facing 20 years in jail and a fine five times the amount of gratification involved or RM10,000 whichever is higher for the abuse of power charges.
Meanwhile, for the money laundering case, he may be sentenced to imprisonment of 15 years and fined five times the amount involved or RM5 million, whichever is higher.
