PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The corruption and money-laundering charges preferred against former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim cannot stand as the politician was gainfully employed with Syarikat Menuju Asas Sdn Bhd, the Court of Appeal here heard.
His counsel Amer Hamzah Arshad said a financial analysis report by the Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission (MACC) showed that Abdul Azeez was part of the company, received lawful remuneration and paid his income tax.
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