KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Lawyer Latheefa Koya today criticised the public prosecutor’s recent decision to withdraw its appeal against the acquittal of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk...
Ex-MACC chief says decision to charge Zahid in VLN case was thorough, shocked by AGC ’s claim of ‘no basis’
“Every angle was looked into. The investigation was painstakingly thorough and comprehensive. I had no hesitation in making the recommendation,” she said in a press statement. Latheefa noted that she generally avoids discussing cases she has worked on but emphasised the exceptional national importance of this one.
Latheefa also linked this development to the AG’s earlier and separate withdrawal of 47 corruption charges against Zahid in the charity organisation he founded, Akalbudi Foundation, raising concerns about selective justice. Zahid, who is also the Umno president, had faced charges of receiving bribes amounting to S$13.56 million from Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd to extend and maintain contracts related to the VLN.
DNAA AGC Corruption Corruption Charges VLN Akalbudi Foundation Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd
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