By Dorcas Ting
KUCHING, Oct 13: A police inspector has claimed trial to a total of 10 charges related to gratification and eight charges of money laundering, which amount to RM316,167.65.
Muhammad Harun, aged 39, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges under Section 16(a)(B) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act (MACC) 2009 and 8 charges framed under Section 4(1)(a) of Anti-Money Laundering, Anti Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (Act 613).
The case was heard before Sessions Court Judge Steve Ritikos, who granted Muhammad RM25,000 cash bail for all charges, with two Malaysian citizens acting as sureties.
The case management is set for Nov 24.
The charges related to gratification stem from alleged corrupt activities that occurred between 2019 and 2020, totaling RM25,300.
He is accused of receiving this money as an inducement not to take action against two individuals who allegedly violated the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953.
In the case of money laundering, Muhammad is alleged to have laundered money between April 2018 and July 2020, amounting to RM290,867.65.
It is claimed that he engaged in various transactions indirectly, including making payments for a four-wheel-drive vehicle, purchasing a compact car, transferring money for house renovation, and buying a motorcycle, all of which were linked to the proceeds of illegal activity.
The prosecution for all these cases is led by DPP Nisla Abdul Latiff, with prosecuting officers Jawa Milu and Noor Afiqah Mohd Yusuf while Muhammad Harun is represented by counsel Francis Wee. — DayakDaily
