KUALA LUMPUR: A former Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) senior officer has claimed trial with five counts of accepting RM45,000 in bribes eight years ago.
Fauzi Yaacob, 55, pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to him before Sessions Court judge Rosli Ahmad here on Friday (Aug 30).
The former industry development and infrastructure division senior executive was accused of receiving RM45,000 through a Public Islamic Bank account, which belonged to one Amierul Shabir Hariri, from Kip Care Sdn Bhd director Abdul Rahman Richard Abdullah, who has relations with the accused's official work at Kampung Baru Public Bank branch from Sept 11, 2015 and Feb 15, 2016.
If convicted, the offence under Section 165 of the Penal Code carries a maximum of two years imprisonment or a fine or both.
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) prosecuting officer Mohd Syahzad Azad Sanusi offered bail at RM20,000 bail in one surety.
Lawyer Mohd Zali Shari, who represented the accused, pleaded for a lower bail amount.
He said Fauzi was the sole breadwinner in his family.
“My client is also undergoing eye treatment at Selayang Hospital.
"He has also fully cooperated during the investigation," Mohd Zali said.
Rosli then fixed bail at RM20,000 bail in one surety.
He also ordered the accused to report himself to the MACC office monthly.
The case is set for mention on Oct 3.
