Perwaja Steel's Eric Chia acquitted of CBT


PUTRAJAYA: Tycoon Tan Sri Eric Chia Eng Hock was acquitted Tuesday by the Sessions Court of the criminal breach of trust charge brought against him more than three years ago. 

Chia had maintained his innocence since he was first charged on Feb 10, 2004. 

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