KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk R. Sri Sanjeevan, former chairman of the deregistered Malaysian Crime Watch Task Force (MyWatch), has been freed by the Kajang magistrate’s court over a charge of intending to extort RM20,000 from a businessman.
DPP Megat Mahathir Megat Tharih Afendi asked the court for a discharge not amounting to an acquittal against Sanjeevan, saying that he has received a directive from the Putrajaya prosecution division chief to withdraw the charge.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!