AG to challenge ruling allowing Rosmah to adduce fresh evidence
Dusuki Mokhtar says a notice of appeal must be filed within 14 days of the Court of Appeal ruling.
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar plans to challenge the Court of Appeal's ruling that permitted Rosmah Mansor to present new evidence in her corruption case related to a solar hybrid project. On Tuesday, the appellate court unanimously permitted Rosmah to introduce fresh evidence, including a police report, a sworn declaration from a witness who allegedly faced pressure during the trial, and supporting documents.
The additional evidence must now be presented before a new High Court judge within two weeks, with the case management scheduled for September 10.
Rosmah's conviction for soliciting RM187.5 million from former Jepak Holdings Sdn Bhd managing director Saidi Abang Samsudin, receiving RM5 million from Saidi in December 2016, and obtaining an additional RM1.5 million from him in September 2017 led to a 10-year prison sentence on each of the three charges, to be served concurrently, plus a RM970 million fine.
If Rosmah fails to pay the fine, she faces an additional 10 years in prison. Dusuki told FMT that the prosecution intends to appeal the September 1 ruling and will submit a notice of appeal within 14 days of the Court of Appeal decision.
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