Zahid grateful for acquittal, confident judge scrutinised all aspects before decision


SHAH ALAM: Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says he is grateful that he has been acquitted of all 40 graft charges in the Foreign Visa System (VLN) case.

The Umno president added that since the beginning of his trial, he was confident that the judge presiding over the case would scrutinise all legal aspects before making his decision.

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