KUALA LUMPUR: Former research assistant Muhammed Yusoff Rawther is giving the police seven days to provide an update on a police report he lodged almost a year ago.
In a letter addressed to Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razaruddin Husain, his solicitor Law Practice of Rafique demanded a response to the report lodged on Sept 12, 2024.
In the report, Muhammed Yusoff claimed that he was a victim of entrapment by two individuals.
His lawyers wanted to know if the two individuals named in the report, both politicians, had been called for investigation or to have their statements recorded.
"We await an answer from Tan Sri in seven days. Should there be no reply, we reserve our client's right to pursue further legal action," it said in the letter Friday (June 13).
On Thursday (June 12), the High Court acquitted Muhammed Yusoff from two charges of drug trafficking and possession of two imitation firearms.
Justice Muhammad Jamil Hussin, in his decision at the end of the prosecution's case, said the prosecution had failed to prove a prima facie against Muhammed Yusoff.
He had been accused of having control, custody and possession of two imitation pistols and 305g of cannabis.
Muhammed Yusoff claimed that he was a victim and had been framed.
The court said the police did not carry out any investigation to verify the claim.
Justice Muhammad Jamil said this failure to investigate denied the accused's right to a fair trial and therefore it was not safe to call for his defence.
On Sept 12, 2024, Muhammed Yusoff was accused of trafficking 305g of cannabis, found in his vehicle near the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters at 10.15am on Sept 6, 2024.
He was charged under Section 39B(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a sentence of life imprisonment and at least 12 strokes of the cane, upon conviction.
Muhammed Yusoff was also charged with possessing two imitation firearms by the roadside near a condominium on Jalan Bukit Kiara at 9.25am the same day.
The charge was framed under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, which provides for a maximum penalty of one year in prison, a fine of up to RM5,000, or both, upon conviction.
