Sabah Railway deputy director, his two wives claim trial to bribery, money laundering


KOTA KINABALU (Bernama): The deputy director of the Sabah Railway Department and his two wives pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here Monday (April 22) to bribery and money laundering charges involving RM2,199,739.

Ismail Ahmad, 59, was charged with 23 counts of graft of which eight were committed individually by him, while nine were committed along with his second wife Runtiah Rais, 42, and six along with his first wife Masniah Buaya, 58.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Creating Premier League 'real magic' for Malaysians
No need for orange detention garb before charges, says Anwar
High Court dismisses legal action on ex-PM Muhiyddin's advice to King to suspend Parliament during Covid-19
PM mulls calls for early GE, but economic recovery remains priority
Haze: State of emergency declared at Serian, says PMO
Sarawak requests emergency declaration after Serian API exceeds 500
PAS has a PM candidate in mind, says Hadi
Tanjung Lompat tragedy: Housewarming turns into tahlil for missing teen
Anwar urges Rural, Finance ministries to resolve allocation issue amicably
PM backs proposal to place Tabung Haji investments under SC, BNM oversight

Others Also Read