High Court upholds ex-magistrate's conviction, sentences in bribery case


Mohamad Amin (centre) being led into court for his appeal hearing. - Photo courtesy of Sinar Harian

KUANTAN: The High Court here on Friday (Jan 17) upheld the conviction and sentences imposed on a former magistrate found guilty of six counts of soliciting and accepting bribes from a businessman five years ago.

Judge Datuk Mohd Radzi Harun dismissed the appeal of Mohamad Amin Shahul Hamid, 44, upholding the 58-year custodial sentence and a fine of RM1.05mil, with an additional 72 months’ imprisonment to be served in default of payment.

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