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The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
MACC officers acquitted of gang robbery charge
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has acquitted and discharged two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers and a former officer of gang robbery, without calling for their defence.. Judge Izralizam Sanusi ordered Muhamad Haffiz Mohd Radzi, 35, Mohd Fahmee Mohamad Nor, 43, and former officer Azwan Asli, 40, to be freed on Monday (Aug 4) after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against them. In his judgment, he said the court took into account a police report lodged by the victim, who was the first prosecution witness (SP1), stating that the presence of three men at his house was related to an investigation into alleged money laundering offences. ALSO READ: Bukit Aman investigating MACC officers allegedly involved in gang robbery "SP1 claimed he felt threatened because the three accused informed him that he could be detained if he failed to cooperate with the investigation. "However, the court found that this did not amount to wrongful restraint, as the actions were carried out in the capacity of MACC officers," he said. Judge Izralizam said that based on the victim's testimony, he did not feel afraid of the three accused during the incident, as he claimed he had not committed any offence. "There is no evidence that the victim was threatened with a firearm by the three men, even though he alleged that one of them was carrying a firearm in his backpack,' said the judge, adding that the existence of the alleged firearm was not proven during the trial. ALSO READ: Two MACC officers, one other charged with robbery On Dec 13, 2023, the three accused were charged with jointly committing gang robbery against a man named Kun Gao, allegedly robbing him of cash, a silver suitcase, and a black Louis Vuitton bag. The offence was said to have been committed at a condominium on Jalan Ampang at about noon on Dec 10, 2021. The charge, framed under Section 395 of the Penal Code, carries a maximum sentence of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. A total of 17 prosecution witnesses were called to testify throughout the trial, which began in November 2024. – Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
MACC officers acquitted in gang robbery case by Kuala Lumpur court
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court acquitted and discharged three Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers, including a former officer, of gang robbery charges after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case. Judge Izralizam Sanusi ruled that the evidence did not support the allegations, leading to the officers' release without a defence being called. The accused—Muhamad Haffiz Mohd Radzi, 35, Mohd Fahmee Mohamad Nor, 43, and former officer Azwan Asli, 40—were charged in December 2023 with robbing a man named Kun Gao of cash, a silver suitcase, and a black Louis Vuitton bag. The alleged incident occurred at a condominium on Jalan Ampang in December 2021. Judge Izralizam noted that the victim's police report indicated the officers' presence was linked to a money laundering investigation. While the victim claimed he felt threatened, the court found no proof of wrongful restraint or use of a firearm. 'The actions were within the scope of MACC duties,' the judge stated. The charge under Section 395 of the Penal Code carries a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment and whipping. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Aisyah Mohamed Zanyuin led the prosecution, while the defence team included lawyers Tan Sri Dzulkifli Ahmad and Azizzul Shariman Mat Yusoff. Seventeen witnesses testified during the trial, which began in November 2024. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
MACC duo, ex-colleague acquitted of robbing Chinese businessman
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers and a former colleague were acquitted and discharged of robbing a Chinese businessman in 2021. Sessions Court judge Izralizam Sanusi made the ruling after finding that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against MACC officers Muhamad Haffiz Mohd Radzi, 35, and Mohd Fahmee Mohamad Nor, 43, along with former officer Azwan Asli, 40, at the close of the prosecution's case. The trio had allegedly robbed Kun Gao of his belongings, which were RM952,690 in cash, 1,225 Chinese Yuan, a silver baggage and a black LV bag at Ritz Carlton Residence, Jalan Ampang at about noon on Dec 10, 2021.
