Azeez released from police custody, lawyer says
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim has been released from police custody, his lawyer said.
Former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim was released from police custody earlier today, according to his lawyer. Azeez, who is a member of Umno's supreme council, was charged with using his position to secure a high-paying position at a company. His lawyer, Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, stated that Azeez was released around 3pm and proceeded to the Umno general assembly. Upon his release, Azeez expressed relief and was in good spirits.
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