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AGC mulling Muhyiddin's representations, court told
Muhyiddin Yassin is charged with abuse of power in relation to the solicitation of RM232.5 million in bribes and for money laundering of RM200 million in funds paid to Bersatu. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA : Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has asked the Attorney-General's Chambers to withdraw four counts of abuse of power involving RM232.5 million and three money laundering charges amounting to RM200 million preferred against him.
Lawyer Rosli Dahlan told the High Court that the defence had submitted written representations requesting the withdrawal of all seven charges to the AGC last month, Berita Harian reported.
Deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin confirmed receipt of the representations but said the AGC has yet to decide on the matter.
Justice K Muniandy scheduled that the matter be called up for mention again on Oct 7.
On Aug 14 last year, the High Court struck out the four abuse of power charges on grounds that they were vague and baseless.
However, on Feb 28, the appeals court reversed that decision and ordered the charges be reinstated and set for trial at the sessions court here.
On April 4, Muhyiddin asked for all seven charges to be heard in the High Court, saying the case involved complex legal questions and public interest. The request was allowed.
The four abuse of power charges relate to Muhyiddin's time as prime minister and Bersatu president, where he allegedly solicited RM232.5 million in bribes from one individual and three companies.
The remaining three charges concern RM200 million in funds allegedly received from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd and deposited into his party's account.
