Ismail Sabri charged with failing to declare assets


Photo: FAIHAN GHANI / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged in the Sessions Court here Thursday (Aug 27) with failing to declare assets, including RM14.7mil in cash, millions in various foreign currencies, as well as gold bars.

Ismail Sabri, 66, who is also Bera MP, pleaded not guilty after the charge was read out before Judge Suzana Hussin.

According to the charge, Ismail Sabri is accused of intentionally providing a written statement that failed to comply with the terms of a notice issued under Section 36(1)(a) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009 (Act 694) dated Jan 7, 2025. - Bernama

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