Prosecution withdraws appeal, Shafee's acquittal stands


Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah. -filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has withdrawn their appeal to reverse lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah’s acquittal in two money laundering cases involving RM9.5mil allegedly received from former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and two other charges for making false declarations to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

A statement issued by Shafee & Co. on behalf of Muhammad Shafee on Tuesday (Dec 5) stated that the Attorney-General/ Public Prosecutor has filed a notice of discontinuance of the appeal in the Court of Appeal against the decision of the High Court in acquitting Muhammad Shafee of all charges.

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