NFA in Teoh Beng Hock case: DAP seeks clarification from A-G
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP has called on Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to provide a detailed explanation for his decision not to pursue criminal charges in the case involving the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.
In a joint statement issued by DAP national chairman Gobind Singh Deo and secretary-general Anthony Loke Siew Fook, the party expressed disappointment over the Attorney-General's decision to classify the case as "no further action" (NFA), despite previous court rulings that pointed to foul play.
"The Attorney-General must explain why he believes there is insufficient evidence to prosecute anyone for Teoh Beng Hock's death, especially in light of the findings of the Court of Appeal and civil proceedings," the statement read.
According to DAP, the case was referred to the Attorney-General by police on May 21 and was subsequently classified as NFA.
A letter dated May 30 was later sent to the family's legal representatives, stating that the investigations did not uncover sufficient evidence to support a criminal prosecution.
Teoh, who was a political aide to a Selangor state executive councillor, died in 2009 while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).
"DAP has been consistently calling for accountability in the case.
"The party previously assembled a legal team that initiated an inquest into Teoh's death, which revealed bruising on his neck.
"However, the 2011 Coroner's Court returned an open verdict."
Subsequent legal challenges saw the Court of Appeal overturn the Coroner's decision, concluding in 2014 that Teoh's death resulted from "an unlawful act or acts of persons unknown, inclusive of MACC officers who were involved in the arrest and investigation."
In a related civil suit, the government and MACC admitted liability for negligence, resulting in a RM600,000 settlement to Teoh's family, along with RM60,000 in costs.
"These court decisions form a solid basis for further investigation to identify those responsible for Teoh Beng Hock's death.
"Whilst the duty to investigate the case and to identify those responsible lies with the police, it is for the Attorney-General to decide his next step based on that investigation," the statement added.
The party also voiced its support for the family's reported move to challenge the NFA decision via a judicial review.
"We call upon the Attorney-General to reconsider his decision and move forward with pressing charges against those responsible, without further delay."
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