Bersatu's Adam Radlan freed of 12 graft, money laundering charges after paying RM4.1m compound
Deputy public prosecutor Farah Yasmin Salleh said the Attorney-General's Chambers (A-GC) accepted Adam's representation letter after he agreed to pay the compound under Section 92(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
She said Adam paid the compound on Aug 18.
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