Ahmad Maslan acquitted of money laundering, giving false statement charges after paying RM1.1mil compound


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has acquitted Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan of his two criminal charges involving money laundering and giving a false statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Justice Ahmad Shahrir Mohd Salleh made the order of a discharge and acquittal here on Wednesday (Sept 29) after the court was informed that the prosecution was withdrawing its case against the Pontian MP.

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