一名高级官员因在2021年和2022年期间受贿3万1400令吉而被提纲控上庭。在面临98项罪名指控的情况下，他坚称无罪，案件定于9月25日进行审判。
The defendant Annuayegu (54 years old) was charged with as many as 98 charges.The defendant pleaded not guilty after hearing all the charges read out for more than 4 minutes by four interpreters before Judge Datuk Ahmad Zhan Zaini.After a court trial, the defendant Annuayagu was finally allowed to go out on bail of RM40 and was required to comply with three additional conditions.Among them, the defendant needs to receive psychological treatment and participate in community service activities to ensure better integration into society.The defendant's lawyer stated that although the defendant pleaded not guilty, he also admitted that he had committed a crime and therefore needed psychological treatment to restore his mental health.In addition, he also said that the defendant will actively abide by the court's decision and make every effort to change his behavior.Here, we wish the defendant a successful drug rehabilitation and his reintegration into society.
According to the complaint, the senior officer was accused of accepting bribes ranging from RM100 to RM2000 to be transferred to his personal account from some related parties, and the bribes came from five areas in Kuantan.
The defendant is accused of serving as a police officer in the Prosecution/Legal Section (D2021) of the Criminal Investigation Division of the Pahang Police Headquarters from January 1 to October 2022, with the rank of Chief Cao.During this period, he used his position to receive payments via online bank transfers from several different individuals, totaling a total of RM10, for bribes.According to the complaint, the defendants used their positions to pressure these individuals to provide funds as bribes.The bribes all occurred while the defendant was serving as chief of the Chalatin police station, during which time he was responsible for managing police work in the area.The defendant's crimes were clear abuse of power and corruption.This behavior not only damages social credibility and the image of the police, but also has a negative impact on the local political and economic environment.We strongly condemn this kind of corruption and hope that the defendants will admit their mistakes and be willing to accept legal sanctions.At the same time, we also call on the police to take more active measures to prevent such corruption and maintain social justice and fairness.
Therefore, the defendant was found guilty under Article 165 of the Penal Code (public servants shall not accept any valuables or gifts).If found guilty, the maximum penalty is up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.
The prosecution’s representative, Deputy Public Prosecutor Lifay Zaidi, proposed to the court that the defendant could be released on bail of RM1 and provide a surety.In addition, the defendant is required to report to the Anti-Corruption Commission office every month and submit his passport to the court until the case is completed.At the same time, the defendant is not allowed to interfere with the testimony of the prosecution witness.
The defendant’s lawyer, Mohd Baharuddin Ahmad, said that the judge could grant a lower bail after taking into account the defendant’s monthly income of RM3000.Because the defendant not only needs to support his family, but also needs to support his elderly parents.
The defendant has served in the police force for 33 years and there is no possibility of escape.During this period, he actively cooperated with the work of the Anti-Corruption Commission. The authorities even notified him to appear in court via WhatsApp, and the defendant also attended on time.
After a trial by Judge Ahmad Zaini, it was finally decided to set a bail of RM1.5 on the condition of a surety and allow all additional conditions proposed by the prosecution.The hearing of the case will be held on September 9.
