Man jailed 10 years, fined RM228mil for corruption, money laundering
Court of Appeal says the prosecution had proved former real estate consultant Amir Shariffuddin Abd Raub’s case through cumulative circumstantial evidence.
Former real estate consultant Amir Shariffuddin Abd Raub has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined nearly RM228 million following a Court of Appeal ruling overturning his acquittal on corruption and money laundering charges. The three-member bench found the prosecution's case, supported by circumstantial evidence, to be compelling.
They rejected Amir's claim that the money received was consultancy fees, as it lacked proper documentation. Amir's relationship with former Johor executive councillor Latif Bandi was deemed relevant in establishing his role as an influence peddler. He was convicted on 33 charges of receiving bribes and four money laundering charges, resulting in a total fine of RM228 million. Amir, who had been on bail, will now serve a concurrent 10-year jail term, beginning immediately.
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