Zahid pleads not guilty to amended CBT, corruption charges

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Defence protests against the prosecution's move as it is done 'too late in the day.' FMTNews CBT

Former deputy prime minister and home minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi faces CBT, corruption and money laundering charges involving millions of ringgit.

Deputy public prosecutor Raja Rozela Raja Toran said the prosecution could amend charges at any stage before the close of its case as provided for under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution and Section 376 of the CPC.The former deputy prime minister was charged on Nov 18 last year with entrustment with property but the amended charges today stated that he was entrusted dominion over property with the foundation under Section 409 of the Penal Code.

Zahid, who was home minister from 2016 to 2018, allegedly received RM17 million as a reward for the award of contracts to several companies.

 

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