KUALA LUMPUR: Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said the prosecution reviewed six representations in Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's case before deciding to classify it as no further action (NFA).
On Jan 8, the Attorney General's Chambers issued a statement on the matter, saying the NFA decision resulted in the case's final termination.
The statement said the action was taken in accordance with the powers and discretion of the Attorney General under the Federal Constitution and relevant laws.
"There were issues on facts and law that were raised by the lawyers in the representations so we reviewed the case.
"We found that further investigation (by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission) was needed, and this resulted in the NFA.
"I don't make this decision lightly," he told the press at the Opening of the Legal Year 2026 ceremony here on Monday (Jan 12).
According to the AG, one of the main issues stemmed from the money trail in the case.
"When we looked back at the further investigation, there were many money trails. This 'diluted' the case although he (Ahmad Zahid) was called to enter his defence," Mohd Dusuki added.
When asked about the prima facie finding in the prosecution's case against Ahmad Zahid before it was dropped, Mohd Dusuki said the AGC respected the judge's decision in finding a prima facie case.
However, he said it was inaccurate to assume anything beyond the finding of a prima facie case.
"There have been cases where an accused has been called to enter defence by the High Court but later the charge was reduced at the Court of Appeal.
"This can happen despite the person already being found guilty," he said.
On former minister at the prime minister's department Zaid Ibrahim's tweet calling for Mohd Dusuki to go on leave, the AG remained mum.
"I don't want to comment," he said.
On Jan 11, Zaid posted a tweet that stated a report has been lodged against Mohd Dusuki by former Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Mat Zain Ibrahim for alleged abuse of power in connection with Ahmad Zahid's case.
"When is AG Tan Sri Dusuki going to take leave? He has to, so that an investigation can be conducted appropriately against him," Zaid said in the tweet.
