Prosecution files appeal against Zahid's acquittal in visa system case


Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. – Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has filed an appeal over the Shah Alam High Court's decision to acquit Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi from all 40 charges of receiving bribes in connection with the Foreign Visa System (VLN).

In its petition of appeal filed on Thursday (Dec 29), the prosecution, as the appellant, submitted 14 reasons focused on the findings of fact and law made by Judge Datuk Mohd Yazid Mustafa on the question of whether there was bribery in the giving and receiving of money in the case.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

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

‘Don’t forget the invite’: Congratulatory messages roll in following Syed Saddiq & Bella Astillah’s engagement
Remand extended for three men who allegedly attacked cops at Penang apartment
Four family members arrested over death of eight-year-old girl
Sabah tourism industry bracing for impact amidst geopolitical tensions
'Name the individual linked to RM9.5mil transaction,' urges PKR youth chief
Penang's Pulau Gazumbo renamed Pulau Seri Aman?
New Opposition Leader from PAS to be confirmed by June, says Takiyuddin
Driver training circuits allowed in multi-storey buildings under new JPJ guidelines
Over 140 litterbugs caught in Johor since Jan 1
Thunderstorm warning in Sabah, Sarawak until 6pm

Others Also Read