MACC officer denies businessman granted immunity for testimony
Defence counsel claims Azman Yusoff was given immunity from prosecution in exchange for testifying against former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) refuted claims that businessman Azman Yusoff received immunity or special treatment in exchange for testifying against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. During a hearing in the High Court, MACC principal assistant commissioner Mazery Zaini dismissed the suggestion that Azman was spared prosecution for alleged bribery linked to the Jana Wibawa programme.
He stated that while MACC investigated Azman and another individual over corruption allegations related to businessman Lian Tian Chuan, only the latter was charged. Mazery affirmed that Azman had not been charged or detained for the alleged bribery claims. He also rejected the notion that Azman fabricated a conversation with Muhyiddin about Jana Wibawa due to financial pressure.
The trial against Muhyiddin, charged with four counts of abusing his office to solicit bribes and three counts of money laundering, continues.
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