Prosecution challenges Zizie Izette's acquittal in RM2.8mil bribery case
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal of Datin Seri Zizie Izette A. Samad on three charges of abetting her late husband.
The prosecution has appealed the acquittal of Datin Seri Zizie Izette A. Samad, who was accused of abetting her late husband in obtaining RM2.8 million in bribes, according to the Kuala Lumpur High Court. The charges were brought under Section 28(1)(c) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act. The prosecution filed the notice of appeal on July 31, asserting dissatisfaction with Sessions Court judge Rosli Ahmad's decision to acquit Zizie Izette.
Rosli stated that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, freeing the 48-year-old former actress and businesswoman after a defence amendment. Zizie Izette was charged with abetting her late husband, former Kinabatangan MP and Felcra Bhd non-executive chairman, Bung Moktar Radin, in obtaining the bribes.
She faced three charges, including receiving RM337,500 in cash from Public Mutual Bhd investment agent Madhi Abdul Hamid and a Public Islamic Treasures Growth Fund account in her name. Bung Moktar was charged with two counts of corruptly obtaining RM2.2 million and RM262,500 in bribes. The case management hearing is scheduled for the following day.
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